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Coast Guard warns boaters, passengers of illegal charter dangers
August 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:

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Coast Guard warns boaters, passengers of illegal charter dangers

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. -The Coast Guard is warning the boating public about the life-threatening risks and legal consequences of illegal charter operations throughout the East District.

An illegal charter is any passenger-for-hire boat operation that violat . . .

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