Maritime Month
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The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) recognizes its ninth annual Maritime Month May 1-31 and National Maritime Day on May 22 to pay tribute to the region’s rich maritime history and to honor the hardworking men and women of the local maritime workforce.
The 2025 campaign kicked off when the Board of Commissioners of Port NOLA approved a resolution officially declaring May 2025 as Maritime Month.
Events are scheduled throughout the month and include:
- May 4th - International Firefighters Day
- May 4th-10th - National Travel & Tourism Week
- May 10th - National Train Day
- May 11th-17th - Harbor Police Appreciation/National Police Week
- May 13th - Thank an Officer event (Global Maritime Ministries)
- May 22nd - Maritime Day Coverage with FOX 8 onboard the Fireboat Gen. Kelley