The Port of Coos Bay plans to end its roughly decade-long role operating Oregon’s state dredging vessels, Laura and Ms. SoCo, after this winter’s project at the Port of Garibaldi. Officials say the arrangement has diverted nearly half of Charleston Marina’s maintenance staff for months each year since 2016, contributing to years of deferred maintenance while generating no profit. Coos Bay will complete one final Garibaldi project this fall before ending the partnership, citing strain on staffing and a growing backlog of dock, piling, and electrical repairs.

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