Industry Update
Boat Statistics
Data from the State DMV:
Registered Boats
| Year | Power | Non-Power | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,014 |
6 |
2,020 |
| 2009 | 2,041 |
6 |
2,047 |
| 2008 | 2,056 |
10 |
2,066 |
| 2007 | 2,047 |
69
|
2,116 |
| 2006 | 2,017 |
106 |
2,123 |
Data from the City Harbors Department:
Number of Permanent Slips................1,347
Moorage Rates:
| Permanent Slip | ................ | $1.90/ft/mo |
| Transient Slips: | ||
| 0' - 80' feet | ................ | $0.35/ft/day |
| 81' - 150' feet | ................ | $0.60/ft/day |
| 151' feet & up | ................ | $0.90/ft/day |
| Seasonal Reserved Moorage | ................ | $1.50/ft/day |
The Sawmill Cove Board of Directors have met with representatives of the Sitka Port and Harbors Commission. Points of discussion included:
1) Need for a covered work area and boat storage in Sitka.
2) Potential need for a boat launch ramp somewhere on Sawmill Creek Road.
The launch ramp in front of Harrigan Centennial Hall may be removed during the upgrade and expansion of the facility.
3) Assessing the needs of the local commercial fishing fleet regarding boat haulout and repair services.
4) Designation of harbor slips for direct seafood sales.
Halibut Point Marine opened a deepwater port facility able to accommodate vessels up to 1000 feet for moorage or freight transfer. This is a privately run commercial facility.
Based on the results of the 2007 Marine Industries Survey, a request for proposals to develop a marine service industry at Sawmill Cove Industrial Park was released in the spring of 2009. One proposal was received and preliminary negotiations took place with major shipyard. However, as of April 2010, it appears this shipyard has withdrawn its interest.
Sitka Marine Industries Survey 2007
Thank you to those who participated in the survey. The results of the survey have been recorded. Download the survey results (64kb, PDF).
