REMINDER: Upcoming events affecting navigation on the LMR are as follows:

 

  1.  Revetment Operations
  • Location:  Mile 101.4
  • Date: Today and continuing until completion (estimated 7-9 July)
  • Time: 0600 to 1800 Daily
  • Closure/Restrictions:
    • Deep draft vessels:
      • Southbound: No transit
      • Northbound: Panamax ship or smaller drafting less than 33 feet
    • Shallow draft vessels:
      • Southbound: Max 20 barge tows, 4 wide
      • Northbound: No restrictions

 

  1. Monday, July 3rd Fireworks
  • Event: St John the Baptist Independence Day Celebration
  • Location: LMR MM 137.5 to 138.5 (IVO Reserve, LA)
  • Time: 2030 to 2130 Hours Local
  • Closure/Restriction:  All vessels are prohibited from entering the safety zone unless granted permission by the COTP or designated representative.

 

  1. Tuesday, July 4th Fireworks
  • Event: Go 4th New Orleans Independence Day Celebration
  • Location:  LMR MM 94.0 to 95.0 (IVO New Orleans waterfront)
  • Time: 2030 to 2130 Hours Local
  • Closure/Restriction:  All vessels are prohibited from entering the safety zone unless granted permission by the COTP or designated representative.

 

  • Event: L’Auberge Casino Fireworks
  • Location: LMR MM 216.5 to 217.5 (IVO Baton Rouge)
  • Time: 2030 to 2130 Hours Local
  • Closure/Restriction:  All vessels are prohibited from entering the safety zone unless granted permission by the COTP or designated representative.

 

  • Event: WBRZ-TV Fireworks Display
  • Location: : LMR 228.8 to 230.0 (IVO Baton Rouge)
  • Time: 2030 to 2130 Hours Local
  • Closure/Restriction:  All vessels are prohibited from entering the safety zone unless granted permission by the COTP or designated representative.

 

Sincerely,

“Capt Ron”

Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.)
President
Louisiana Maritime Association (LAMA)
Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org
Website:  The Watch Stander