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USCG Stepping up Enforcement for Holiday Weekend

Coast Guard and partner agencies are stepping up enforcement of illegally operated

passenger boats in the waters between Jefferson County and Monroe County, Florida, prior

to and during the Labor Day weekend.

Over the past several months there has been an increase in the illegal and unsafe

operation of passenger boats less than 100 tons, and many passengers are unaware of the

safety requirements regulated by the Coast Guard.

The Coast Guard reminds the public to check safety requirements before paying for any

boating services.

"People have the right to know they are paying for a safe voyage before handing

over their money," said Coast Guard Lt. Bobby Gay, Sector St. Petersburg's investigations

division chief. "All they have to do is ask their captain."

Whenever a passenger pays to be on board a boat someone else is operating, the

operator, "captain", is required by law to have a merchant mariner's credential. If there are

seven or more people on the boat, the boat is classified as a Small Passenger Vessel and the

boat is required to be inspected by the Coast Guard.

Captains of passenger boats are also required to have their credential readily avail-

able to produce upon request,

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and, if operating an SPV, a

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phone apps to provide boating

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This week's featured photo is of Koen Herrin with 7.72lb Red fish.

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Sertoma Oktoberfest Set for Oct. 2-4

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comes   passenger boat

operating

 illegally and/or un-

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Citrus Sertoma readies for Oktoberfest 36th Annual festival takes place October

safely, the voyage will be ter-

2-4, 2015 Crystal River, FL. Members of Citrus Sertoma are in full swing making the final

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minated and captains operat-

preparations for the 36th Annual Oktoberfest. This year's event will be held on Friday

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ing illegally are subject to civil

October 2 through Sunday October 4 at the Crystal River Mall outparcel property. Oktober-

penalties up to $35,000. "You

fest features live entertainment all weekend, German business

 delicious  fare,  marketplace

wouldn't get on a commercial

and arts& craft vendors as well as carnival rides.Vendorspaces  business

    are available for  

plane with an unlicensed pilot,"

marketplace, non profit organizations and arts & crafts for $100 for the weekend. For more

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said Gay. "You have the same right to be safe on a passenger boat."

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