MSIB Vol XIX Issue 084 Safety Zone - Festival of Lights

Safety Zone - Baton Rouge Harbor, MM 229.5 - 231 LMR

The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under 33 CFR 165.801, 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 6:20 p.m. until 7:20 p.m. local time on December 6, 2019.

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 6:20 p.m. 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 at the number below.

For additional information, contact the following:

Coast Guard MSU Baton Rouge: (225) 298-5400 ext. 230
Coast Guard MSU Baton Rouge Officer of the Day: (225) 281-4789
Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Command Center: (504) 365-2542


CAPTAIN K. M. LUTTRELL
Captain of the Port New Orleans

For a current list of MSIBs within the COTP New Orleans Zone visit: https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/new-orleans under "Safety Notifications"