VTS-LMR - River Closures for Fireworks New Orleans and Baton Rouge

The U. S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port of New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, will enforce the following safety zones for New Years Eve Fireworks Displays:

• Crescent City Countdown Club/New Years Celebration Fireworks Display
• Date and time: December 31, 2024, from 11:30 p.m. until January 1, 2025 at 12:30 a.m.
• Location: Mile Marker (MM) 93.5 to MM 96.5, near Algiers Point in New Orleans, LA.
• Designated Representative: CGC MORAY, VHF-FM Channels 16 or 67.

 

Red Stick Revelry Fireworks Display

• Date and time: December 31, 2024, from 11:45 pm until January 1, 2025 at 12:30 am.
• Location: Mile Marker (MM) 229.5 to MM 230, near Downtown Baton Rouge.
• Designated Representative: Mr. Daryl Armentor: Contact via VHF-FM Channels 16 or 67.

 

All vessels are prohibited from entering this safety zone unless they have been granted permission by the Vessel Traffic Service or the designated representative. The Captain of the Port’s designated representative for the safety zone is listed above. The designated representative will evaluate and allow vessels to transit through the safety zone on a case-by-case basis.

 

Watch Supervisor

Vessel Traffic Service LMR

200 Hendee Street

New Orleans, La 70114

504-365-2514