Maritime Month
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The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) recognizes its eighth 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 2024 campaign kicked off when the Board of Commissioners of Port NOLA approved a resolution officially declaring May 2024 as Maritime Month.
Events are scheduled throughout the month and include:
- May 12-18: Harbor Police Appreciation/National Police Week; Global Maritime Ministries “Thank an Officer”
- May 15: Port NOLA/Rail NOLA Employee Health & Wellness Fair
- May 19-25: National Travel & Tourism Week Social Media Spotlights
- May 22: Maritime Day Coverage WWLTV Morning News from Fireboat Gen. Kelley
- Port NOLA Trivia Contest