Coast Guard stops 3 illegal charter voyages near Julia Tuttle Causeway in Miami, issues multiple safety violations

MIAMI (WSVN) – Coast Guard Sector Miami law enforcement officers terminated three illegal charter voyages near the Julia Tuttle Causeway, citing multiple safety violations and federal order breaches, officials said.

The three vessels involved included a 37-foot pontoon, a 20-foot recreational vessel and the Mothership, a 55-foot pontoon.

According to the Coast Guard, the owner of the Mothership had an active Captain of the Port order preventing commercial operations. All three voyages were halted due to violations of federal regulations…

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