Your role in keeping our waterways safe and secure...
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Keep your distance from
all military, cruise line, or commercial shipping! Do not
approach within 100-yards, and slow to minimum speed within
500-yards of any U.S. naval vessel. Violators of the Naval
Vessel Protection Zone face 6 years in prison and a $250,000 fine,
not to mention a quick and severe response. Approaching certain commercial vessels may result in an immediate boarding. |
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Observe and avoid all
security zones. Avoid commercial port operation areas,
especially those that involve military, cruise line or petroleum
facilities. Observe and avoid other restricted areas near
dams, power plants, etc. Violators will be perceived as a
threat, and will face a quick, determined and severe response. |
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Do not stop or anchor
beneath bridges or in the channel. If you do, then expect to
be boarded by law enforcement officials. |
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Keep a sharp eye out for
anything that looks peculiar or out of the ordinary. Report
all activities that seem suspicious to the local authorities, the
Coast Guard and the port or marina security. Do not approach or
challenge those acting in a suspicious manner. |
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Wear your life jacket as a
badge of support for your Coast Guard men & women on
patrol. By displaying your commitment to safe boating, you
will help reduce the demands placed on Coast Guard and other
responders' limited resources and assets. |
| For more information on how you can help,
call (800) 368-5647 or go to www.uscgboating.org.
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