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04 Jul 2017 / New Orleans, United States

Waterway status for fireworks displays

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain of the Port New Orleans has established multiple safety zones within the Captain of the Port New Orleans area of responsibility. These safety zones are needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with waterborne activities and fireworks displays.

Below is a list of dates and times established safety zones will be enforced.

St. John the Baptist Parish July 4th Celebration Fireworks
a. Date and time: July 3, 2017 from 8:40 p.m. until 9:40 p.m.
b. Location: Lower Mississippi River Mile Marker (MM) 137.5 to MM 138.5 above Head of Passes (AHP), Reserve, LA
c. Designated representative: Port of South Louisiana, VHF-FM Channels 16 or 67, or phone (985) 536-1118

Go 4th on the River
a. Date and time: July 4, 2017 from 8:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
b. Location: Lower Mississippi River MM 94.3 to MM 95.3 AHP, New Orleans, LA
c. Designated representative: USCG Auxiliary, MV PROTECTOR, VHF-FM Channel 16

Madisonville Old Fashion 4thof July
a. Date and time: July 4, 2017 from 8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
b. Location: Tchefuncte River, one-half mile around 30-24-11.63N 090-09-17.39W
c. Designated Representative: USCG Auxiliary, VHF-FM Channel 16

Team Beachbody Coach Summit Fireworks
a. Date and time: July 14, 2017 from 10:30 p.m. until11:15 p.m.
b. Location: Lower Mississippi River MM 95.7 to MM 96.7 AHP, New Orleans, LA
c. Designated representative: USCG Auxiliary, MV PROTECTOR, VHF-FM Channel 16

All vessels are prohibited from entering these safety zones unless they have been granted permission by the Captain of the Port New Orleans or designated representative. The Captain of the Port’s designated representative for each safety zone is listed above. All vessels requesting permission to enter or transit through this safety zone are required to contact the designated representative via the contact methods listed above. Each designated representative will evaluate and allow vessels to transit through the safety zone on a case-by-case basis.

Additionally, there will be fireworks displays launched near water which will have no associated safety zone, as listed below. All mariners are advised to give a wide berth and transit those areas with caution during the scheduled times.

St. Charles Parish Fireworks
a. Date and time: July 3, 2017 from 9:00 p.m. until 9:35 p.m.
b. Location: levee along the right descending bank of the Lower Mississippi River at approximate MM 121.5 AHP

Treasure Chest Casino Fireworks
a. Date and time: July 4, 2017 from 9:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
b. Location: Treasure Chest Casino, 5050 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA. 500 feet in all directions from 30-02-32.4N 90-14-28.3W

(For information about operations in the USA contact GAC USA at [email protected])

Source: United States Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Marine Safety Information Bulletin published 30 June 2017

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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