08/25/2026
Know Your Boat. Know Your Captain. Book responsibly. Book the Star Fish.
When you step aboard a charter boat, safety should always come first.
The Star Fish is a U.S. Coast Guard-inspected passenger vessel, inspected annually and maintained to meet or exceed applicable USCG, state, and federal safety requirements. Our captains are properly licensed, and our mates are fully trained before working your trip.
Not every charter boat is inspected, and not every operation is legal.
Before stepping aboard, know who you’re trusting with the safety of you, your family, and your friends. Don’t be afraid to ask about the vessel’s inspection and your captain’s license.
⚠️ What is an illegal charter? 🛥️
A suspected illegal charter operation is a passenger-for-hire operation that does not comply with applicable federal requirements.
Dependent on the vessel and operation, this may include:
- operating without a properly credentialed captain;
- carrying more passengers than authorized;
- requiring more than one passenger to pay for the voyage;
- operating without a required Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection (COI);
- failing to meet drug and alcohol testing requirements; or
- lacking required safety equipment.
👀 See a suspicious charter? Report it through the National Response Center at 1-877-24WATCH (1-877-249-2824).
For immediate danger to life or property, dial 911 or call the Coast Guard on VHF-FM Marine Channel 16.
Learn more about boating safety at www.uscgboating.org.
Graphic By: PA3 Lyric Jackson