Coast Guard, partner agencies stop two illegal charters near Miami Marine Stadium

Coast Guard, partner agencies stop two illegal charters near Miami Marine Stadium
A Coast Guard Station Miami Beach boarding team member teamed up with Miami Police officers and conducts a boarding of the 45-foot vessel Live A Little near Miami Marine Stadium, Jan. 15, 2021.  (U.S. Coast Guard photo) MIAMI — The Coast Guard, Coast Guard Investigative Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, and City of Miami Police department terminated two illegal charters Friday near...

Coast Guard halts illegal charter off Miami Beach

Coast Guard halts illegal charter off Miami Beach
A Coast Guard Station Miami Beach 33-foot Special Purpose Craft-Law Enforcement team boards the 63-foot yacht, Hello0000, near Miami Beach Marina, Jan. 12, 2020. The vessel’s voyage was terminated due to it operating as an illegal bareboat charter because it did not meet all of the elements of the Passenger Vessel Safety Act. (U.S. Coast Guard photo) MIAMI — The Coast Guard terminated an illegal...

Coast Guard urges boaters to take precautions while viewing holiday boat parades

Los Angeles – With the holiday boat parade season just around the corner the U.S. Coast Guard reminds recreational boaters that in order to carry any passengers for hire a Coast Guard issued license is required. In addition to having a Coast Guard issued license, federal regulations also require each vessel carrying passengers for hire to carry additional safety equipment.