Coast Guard terminates illegal charter voyage in violation of COTP Order within San Carlos Bay

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 05/12/2026 02:15 PM EDT

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Coast Guard terminates illegal charter voyage in violation of COTP Order within San Carlos Bay
05/12/2026 01:42 PM EDT

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter voyage, Saturday, near San Carlos Bay.
A Coast Guard Station Fort Myers Beach law enforcement crew terminated an illegal charter voyage, Saturday, near San Carlos Bay. The owner of the 42-foot motor yacht was determined to be in violation of an active federal Captain of the Port Order issued May 6. The voyage was terminated and cited for multiple violations. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo)