Coast Guard halts illegal charter in Tampa Bay
A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg boatcrew inspects Mar. 03, 2023, a 27-foot vessel being operated as a bareboat charter with four passengers for hire at the St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, Forida. During the examination it was determined the vessel being operating as an illegal small passenger vessel due to the charterer not having a choice of crew. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)