Coast Guard Locks Down Canal for Messy Oil Spill Cleanup
Published Date: 5/11/2026
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on Bancroft Canal in Cameron Parish, LA, to keep people and boats safe during an oil spill cleanup. From May 11 to June 1, 2026, no one can enter this area without special permission. This helps protect workers, the environment, and boaters from dangers during the cleanup, with daily enforcement from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Temporary Safety Zone in Bancroft Canal
If you operate or use a boat on the Bancroft Canal in Cameron Parish, LA, you may not enter the marked area between coordinates 30°01'12.67" N, 093°37'23.07" W and 30°01'12.03" N, 093°36'18.60" W from May 6, 2026 through June 1, 2026 unless the Captain of the Port (Port Arthur) or a designated representative authorizes you. The zone is enforced every day from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; to request permission contact VHF-FM channel 13 or 16 or call 337-912-0073.
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