Media Availability: Coast Guard personnel available to speak on recent increase in illegal charters

Media Availability

U.S. Coast Guard 5th District Public Affairs North D5 Public Affairs North, Baltimore, Md Office: (410) 576-2541 After Hours: (757) 295-8435 D5 Public Affairs North online newsroom

Media Availability: Coast Guard personnel available to speak on recent increase in illegal charters

WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard will host a media availability regarding the increase in illegal charters in the Washington and Baltimore region.

WHO: Personnel from Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region and Coast Guard Station Washington.

WHAT: Coast Guard spokespersons will be available to speak on the recent increase in illegal charters in the Baltimore and Washington region.

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Wharf Market Docks - 27 Market Square SW Washington, D.C., 20024. Street parking and paid parking garages are available at The Wharf.

The Coast Guard has discovered and halted the voyages of at least five illegal charters discovered across the Mid-Atlantic since July. An illegal charter is a pay-for-hire operation where boat owners or someone they hire take passengers on the water without the proper credentials, and in some cases without proper safety gear or inspections.

Media wanting to attend should RSVP no later than 3 p.m., Wednesday with Coast Guard 5th District public affairs at (757) 295-8435. 

Media are expected to wear a mask and practice social distancing during the event.

For more information on illegal charters, visit: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/29c5298

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