USCG Sector New Orleans Pride of the Bayou (U.S. Coast Guard) Accent Coffee Mug

The 'USCG Sector New Orleans Pride of the Bayou' refers to a specific sector within the United States Coast Guard (USCG) responsible for ensuring maritime safety, security, and stewardship in the Mississippi River and adjacent waters from Southwest Pass to Mile 143 Above Head of Passes, including Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas. The term 'Pride of the Bayou' is a nickname that signifies the sector's significance within the broader USCG, given its location in the rich and historically important region known as the Bayou Country. This sector oversees various operations such as search and rescue, marine environmental protection, law enforcement, and aids to navigation. It collaborates closely with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as the maritime industry, to maintain the safety and efficiency of navigation in its area of responsibility.