US Coast Guard Intercepts 2 Illegal Pleasure Charters With 28 People Aboard Near Star Island
July 11, 2020 at 4:24 pm
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The US Coast Guard announced Saturday that they intercepted two pleasure crafts on Friday, with a total of 28 people aboard, that were operating as illegal charters near Star Island.
The crafts were the 75-foot pleasure craft, Lady H and the 78-foot pleasure craft, Own the Night, officials said.
“Illegal charters can be dangerous especially with unqualified and untrained operators who are unaware of what to do in maritime emergency situations, which puts your life and those of your friends and family in danger,†said Petty Officer 1st Class Trey Nuniz, a Coast Guard boarding officer. “Before you step aboard a vessel ask to see the captain’s credentials and to see their vessel’s certificate of inspection so you can ensure the vessel has all the required safety equipment required aboard in case of an emergency.â€
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