Coast Guard reopens Port of New Orleans

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 10/08/2017 05:52 PM EDT

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News Release  

October 8, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: (504) 671-2020
After Hours: (618) 225-9008

Coast Guard reopens Port of New Orleans

Coast Guard reopens Port of New Orleans Coast Guard reopens Port of New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard has completed initial assessments of the Mississippi River and its tributaries following Hurricane Nate, Sunday.

The New Orleans Captain of the Port has cancelled the port condition Zulu, allowing vessel movement into and out of the river without restrictions.

Early preparation by and communication between federal, state, local, and industry partners helped minimize the potential for damage in the New Orleans Captain of the Port zone.

For the most up-to-date Marine Information Safety Bulletins, visit https://homeport.uscg.mil/nola and look for links under "Safety and Security."

 

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