Coast Guard halts illegal charter in Florida

The Coast Guard terminated an illegal charter near Tierra Verde, Fla., on Saturday. A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg 29′ Response Boat — Small II boat crew, along with Coast Guard investigating officers boarded a 47′ boat that was operating as a bareboat charter with 10 passengers for hire.

After investigation, Coast Guard officers terminated the charter’s voyage and escorted the boat and passengers back to Marine Max.

“Under a bareboat charter contract, the person who rents the charter must...

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/coast-guard-halts-illegal-charter-in-florida/

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