Increase in illegal charters poses safety risks, exposes holes in SC law

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – An increase in illegally operated charter boats on Charleston waters is causing some charter boat companies to tank, and sparking safety concerns for boaters and maritime officials alike. Coast Guard Sector Charleston Senior Investigating Officer Lt. Com. Jennifer Simpson says the risks seem obvious. “You wouldn’t…

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