Coast Guard stops illegal charter of 25-foot vessel on St. Johns River

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville ended the voyage of an illegal vessel traveling on the St. Johns River on Friday.

A Coast Guard Station Mayport boat crew boarded a 25-foot unregistered recreational vessel and learned the vessel was being operated with passengers for hire.

Officials said the owner was issued a Captain of the Port order preventing commercial vessel operations until in compliance with all applicable federal laws and regulations…

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