The Port of Astoria’s Boatyard Master Plan is a comprehensive initiative designed to enhance and expand our boatyard facilities to better serve our maritime community. The implementation of this plan will significantly boost the Port of Astoria's operational capabilities and foster economic growth within the community.

Pier 3 is the westernmost of three Port-owned piers on the Columbia River. This 16-acre pier is used for haulout, maintenance, and storage services. The Boatyard has an 88-ton TraveLift, long-term boat and trailer parking, upland vessel storage, powered short-term vessel project areas, and equipment rental. 

In the summer of 2022, the Port of Astoria completed a Boatyard Expansion Feasibility Study demonstrating the need for expanded services and infrastructure at the Port’s Pier 3 Boatyard. Based on that study, the Port contracted with Maul, Foster and Alongi (MFA) to complete a Boatyard Master Plan with this vision:

The Port and its advisory group aspire to develop the best boatyard on the West Coast to serve small—to medium-sized commercial fishing and recreational vessels. The Port can achieve this vision by developing structures that allow for year-round vessel servicing, offering additional industrial and commercial vendor space, and increasing lift capacity.

An existing conditions report, used to identify opportunities and constraints related to the Boatyard’s physical and economic characteristics, found that, with the necessary investments, the Boatyard is well-positioned to attract vessel maintenance projects across the West Coast.

07/24/2024 Update

The Boatyard Master Plan was presented to and unanimously approved by the Port’s Commission on July 2nd, 2024. As part of the planning process, the Port’s leadership team and stakeholders worked together to  design a refined concept that reflects  the primary aspirations for the Boatyard:

Build boat storage and maintenance facilities, workspaces, storages, and offices to increase lift capacity. Create a one-stop shop for the Boatyard and clients’ needs and improve marketing for services and new investments.

The refined concept of the Boatyard Master Plan includes additional boat slips for small and large boats, a 150 MT lift, enclosed work and storage buildings, mixed commercial and administrative offices, and industrial and commercial buildings. The Port is currently exploring funding and financing opportunities through various state and federal programs to implement the plan.