Coast Guard Station New Orleans

• Strategic Location: Coast Guard Station New Orleans is located on the Industrial Canal, providing rapid access to the Mississippi River, Lake Pontchartrain, and the Gulf of Mexico. • Established in 1965: The station was commissioned in 1965 to support growing maritime operations and safety needs in the busy New Orleans port area. • Hurricane Katrina Response: During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Coast Guard Station New Orleans played a critical role in search and rescue operations, helping save over 33,500 lives in the aftermath. • High-Volume Search and Rescue: The station is one of the busiest in the Eighth Coast Guard District, responding to hundreds of search and rescue cases annually, including distressed boaters, medical emergencies, and environmental hazards. • Unique Waterways: Station crews operate in one of the most complex and traffic-heavy waterways in the United States, including major shipping lanes, canals, and inland waters. • Multi-Mission Capabilities: Besides search and rescue, the station performs law enforcement, port security, environmental protection, and aids to navigation missions. • Super Bowl Security: Coast Guard Station New Orleans has been involved in maritime security operations for major events, including multiple Super Bowls hosted in New Orleans. • Response to the Deepwater Horizon Spill: In 2010, the station supported emergency response and environmental protection efforts during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. • Modern Fleet: The station operates 45-foot Response Boat-Mediums (RB-M) and 29-foot Response Boat-Smalls (RB-S), designed for speed, maneuverability, and versatility in various missions. • Community Engagement: Station personnel frequently participate in community outreach, offering boating safety classes, public tours, and supporting local events to strengthen ties with the New Orleans community.