MSIB XVIII 054 Waterway Status- Safety Zone-Gulf Intracoastal Waterway- MM 12 to 13 West of Harvey Locks

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Waterway Status- Safety Zone-Gulf Intracoastal Waterway- MM 12 to 13 West of Harvey Locks

The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, will establish a safety zone on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, from MM 12 to 13, west of the Harvey Locks in the area of Lafitte, LA.  This safety zone is needed to protect the persons and vessels associated with the Jean Lafitte Pirogue Race.  This safety zone is effective from 10:30 a.m. July 21, 2018 until 5:00 p.m. on July 21, 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 racers participating in the boat race and designated vessels are permitted within the safety zone after 10:30 a.m. local.  All vessels requesting permission to enter or transit through this safety zone are required to contact the Coast Guard.   

Jefferson Parrish Sheriff’s Office will be on scene for the duration of the event and can be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16 and 67 or Mr. Chad Frey at (504) 616-8568.

Failure to comply with the requirements of this safety zone will subject persons to a civil penalty of up to forty thousand dollars.  Willful violation of this order may be punishable by the fine of not more than fifty thousand dollars or imprisonment for not more than five years, or both.

For additional information, contact the following:

Coast Guard Waterways Management: (504) 365-2280
Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Command Center:  (504) 365-2200

CAPTAIN W. E. WATSON
Acting Captain of the Port New Orleans