MSIB XXI-043

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, 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.

1. St. John the Baptist Parish July 4th Celebration Fireworks
   • Date and time: July 1, 2021 from 8:45 p.m. until 9:45 p.m.
   • Location: Lower Mississippi River Mile Marker (MM) 137.5 to MM 138.5 above Head of Passes (AHP), Reserve, LA
   • Designated representative: Port of South Louisiana, VHF-FM Channels 16 or 67, or phone (985) 536-1118

2. Madisonville Old Fashion 4th of July
   • Date and time: July 3, 2021 from 8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
   • Location: Tchefuncte River, 100-yard radius around 30°24′19.717″ N, 090°09′17.175 W
   • Designated Representative: St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, VHF-FM Channel 16, or phone (985) 960-1120

3. L’Auberge Casino Fireworks
   • Date and time: July 4, 2021 from 8:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
   • Location: Lower Mississippi River MM 216.5 to 217.5 AHP, Baton Rouge, LA
   • Designated representative: USCG Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge, phone (225) 281-2875

4. WBRZ-TV Fireworks Display
   • Date and time: July 4, 2021 from 8:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
   • Location: Lower Mississippi River MM 228.8 to 230, above Head of Passes
   • Designated representative: East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, 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 these safety zones 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.

For additional information, contact the following:

Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Command Center (24 hours):  (504) 365-2200
Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River (24 hours): (504) 365-2514, VHF-FM Ch. 05A, 12 or 67
Sector New Orleans Waterways Management: (504) 365-2280