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Nearly 200 non-compliant charter vessels detained by HM Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 184 vessels detained recently by the Her Majesty's Customs (HMP) have been given an extended grace period to pay up on fines or face stiffer penalties.
Broderick Penn blasted for demonising clampdown on defaulting charter boats
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Recently persons in the yacht charter industry have taken to social media to complain about the clampdown by HM Customs on vessels not in compliance with the territory’s laws, including not having a valid license or safety certificate.
Charter yacht with tourists hits reef, no injuries reported
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – According to information reaching this news site, sometime after 5 p.m. this afternoon July 3, 2012, a charter yacht hit a reef and ran aground with six tourists on board, but no one is injured.