U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Narwhal Change of Command at Newport Beach, Calif.

July 17, 2025

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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Narwhal (WPB-87335) crew members take a group photo after their change of command ceremony at the harbor in Newport Beach, MCed by Chief Petty Officer Roberto Llamas, Narwhal’s Executive Petty Officer, in Newport Beach, California, July 17, 2025. U.S. Coast Guard Lt.j.g. Jake Monson relieved Coast Guard Lt. Annabella Farabaugh, who will be assigned to the Force Design 2028 team. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photos taken by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard B Uranga)

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Photos: by Petty Officer 3rd Class Richard Uranga  U.S. Coast Guard District 11 PADET Los Angeles

July 17, 2025

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THE LOG: Harbormaster guiding transition of mooring management, harbor operations

Harbormaster Vessels

The mooring management and harbor operations shift from Orange County Sheriff’s Department to the city of Newport Beach has been a fairly smooth transition as Harbormaster Dennis Durgan assumes his role.

Durgan took over the responsibility of overseeing more than 1,200 moorings from the Sheriff Department’s Harbor Patrol Division in July, with Newport Beach hiring 13 part-time harbor workers and obtaining two additional vessels.

The amount of foot traffic coming into Marina Park, where Durgan’s office is located, after the operational shift in management was unexpected.

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