FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — The U.S. Coast Guard shut down 9 unlawful charters in Fort Lauderdale waterways over the weekend.
The vessels that have been stopped included a floating tiki hut, a speedboat and a number of other bigger boats meant to hold a number of friends. Most of the stops occurred close to the New River Triangle.
Officers mentioned all 9 vessels have been cited for a number of security violations.
There have been a number of that didn’t have sufficient private flotation units for passengers, and plenty of have been additionally missing a legitimate Certificates of Inspection, in accordance with the Coast Guard.
The complete listing of violations issued consisted of the next:
- Violation of 46 C.F.R. 16.201 – Failure to have a chemical testing program (drug and alcohol program)
- Violation of 46 C.F.R. 25.25-5 – Failure to make sure Kind I private flotation units for all individuals aboard whereas working as an uninspected passenger vessel
- Violation of 46 C.F.R. 67.7 – Failure to have a legitimate Certificates of Documentation endorsed for Coastwise Commerce
- Violation of 46 C.F.R. 67.325 – Failure to have a correctly endorsed Certificates of Documentation
- Violation of 46 C.F.R. 15.401(a) – Failure to make use of appropriately credentialed mariner
- Violation of 46 C.F.R. 515(c) – Failure to have credentialed mariner in management whereas working as a small passenger vessel
- Violation of 46 C.F.R. 15.605 – Failure to have credentialed mariner in management whereas working as an uninspected passenger vessel
- Violation of 46 C.F.R. 176.100(a) – Failure to have a legitimate Certificates of Inspection
- Violation of 46 C.F.R. 176.100(b) – Failure to adjust to Certificates of Inspection
- Violation of 46 C.F.R. 180.71 – Failure to have Kind I private flotation units for all individuals aboard whereas working as a small passenger vessel
- Violation of 19 USC 70 – Falsifying info to a federal regulation enforcement officer
The Coast Guard mentioned anybody paying for a visit on a passenger vessel ought to make sure that their captain has a Service provider Mariner Credential. Bigger constitution boats with greater than six passengers require a Coast Guard-issued Certificates of Inspection.
“Making certain the security of our maritime group is a shared accountability,” mentioned Chief Warrant Officer Joshua Yanez. “Anybody paying for a visit on a passenger vessel ought to all the time confirm that their captain can produce the suitable credentials earlier than embarking on any voyage. Likewise, constitution vessel captains should adjust to all regulatory requirements to keep up the very best ranges of security for his or her passengers, crew, and the broader maritime group.”
Anybody caught working an unlawful constitution can face penalties of $69,000 or extra, in accordance with authorities.
