Regulation & law · 02/07/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Coast Guard Establishes Temporary Safety Zone on Lower Mississippi River
Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone along the Lower Mississippi River, from Mile Marker 230.0 to 237.0 near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to protect people and vessels from potential hazards during a maritime salvage operation, and only vessels meeting specified instructions or authorized by the Captain of the Port New Orleans are allowed to enter the zone.