28 Nov 2018 / Lower Mississippi River, Baton Rouge, United States
The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans has established a safety zone on the Lower Mississippi River, Above Head of Passes, from MM 229.5 to MM 231, extending the entire width of the river in the vicinity of downtown Baton Rouge, LA.
This safety zone is needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with a fireworks display. This safety zone is effective from 4:45pm until 5:45pm local time on November 30, 2018.
All vessels are prohibited from entering this safety zone unless they have been granted permission by the Captain of the Port New Orleans or designated representative. Only vessels participating in the fireworks display and pre-designated vessels are permitted within the safety zone after 5:00pm. All vessels requesting permission to enter or transit through this safety zone are required to contact the Coast Guard.
A Coast Guard vessel will be on scene for the duration of the event and can be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16 and 67 or via the Officer of the Day.
(For information about operations in the United States contact GAC North America at [email protected])
Source: United States Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Marine Safety Information Bulletin Volume XVIII, Issue 072
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