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    Miami-Dade Marine Patrol Increases Presence for Memorial Day Weekend MIAMI, FL – The Miami-Dade Police Department’s Marine Patrol Unit has announced an increased presence on local waterways throughout the Memorial Day weekend, anticipating a surge in boating activity. This initiative aims to ensure the safety of all boaters and enforce maritime laws during one of the busiest boating weekends of the year. Authorities will be focusing on key safety measures, including checking for adequate safety equipment such as life...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Coast Guard has released its annual report on recreational boating incidents for the 2023 calendar year, revealing a significant decrease in both fatalities and overall incidents compared to the previous year. According to the report, there were 564 boating fatalities nationwide in 2023, an 11.3 percent decrease from the 636 deaths reported in 2022. The total number of recreational boating incidents also saw a decline of 4.9 percent, falling from 4,040 in 2022 to 3,844 in...

MIAMI, FL – As National Safe Boating Week kicks off, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is intensifying its efforts to promote safe boating practices across the state, which consistently leads the nation in the number of registered recreational vessels. With the peak boating season approaching, Florida authorities are emphasizing key safety messages aimed at reducing accidents and fatalities on state waterways. These messages include the importance of wearing life jackets, operating boats sober, paying attention to one’s surroundings,...