Media Advisory: Coast Guard to discuss crackdown on illegal charter boat operations

Media Advisory

U.S. Coast Guard 5th District Public Affairs North Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment Baltimore, Md Office: (410) 576-2541 After Hours: (757) 202-3429 Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment Atlantic City, NJ Office: (609) 813-3888 After Hours: (757 434-6043  D5 Public Affairs North online newsroom

Coast Guard to discuss crackdown on illegal charter boat operations

BALTIMORE — Members of the media are invited to interview Coast Guard members about illegal charter boat operations at the Annapolis City Dock, Tuesday.

Who: Coast Guard law enforcement officers and search and rescue experts

What: Discussion on the penalties for operating an illegal charter boat, and how passengers can identify and report an illegal charter

When: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Annapolis City Dock visitors center -1 Dock St. Annapolis, MD 21401

Illegal charters are not certified by the Coast Guard or held to federal safety standards, which poses a threat to both passengers and crew. People caught operating an illegal charter operation could be subject to arrest and significant fines.

Coast Guard members will be available to discuss the issue of illegal charters on Tuesday at the Annapolis City Dock at 10:30 a.m.

Media interested in attending should email NCRpublicaffairs@uscg.mil or call 757-202-3429 to RSVP.

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