Hurricane Katrina – Barges Requiring Salvage Operations

The U.S. Coast Guard has established safety zones on navigable waters of Sector New Orleans surrounding barges that have sustained damage requiring salvage operations during Hurricane Katrina. Salvage operations should not commence on such barges until the salvage plans have been approved by the Coast Guard. The safety zones are in effect at least through December 31. 70 Fed. Reg. 55252 Source: HK Law