Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019
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In the show’s 60th year, how much do you know about its history? n Guy Harvey started his business at the show in what year? n When was a printed program first created? Answers, Page 3
Upcoming Events Today, 2 a.m. Daylight Savings Time has ended. Clocks should be set back one hour.
Today, 10 a.m.-noon Free fire training course. “First Response for On-board Emergencies,” offered by Resolve Maritime Academy and Fire Ranger. Registration required.
Today, noon-1:30 p.m. The Triton’s From the Bridge captains lunch. Captains only, by invitation. Space is limited. Request an invite at dorie@the-triton.com.
Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. Triton Networking with Ronnie’s Custom Carpet Cleaning and Universal Marine Center, at UMC. Visit the-triton.com and click on Next Triton Event for more information.
Wednesday, 8-11 p.m. Crew4Yachts Captains and Crew Appreciation party at Park & Ocean.
The crew of M/Y Cynthia got the memo for Saturday’s stylish uniforms during the 60th edition of the Fort Lauderdale boat show. The 182-foot Feadship is located by the swing bridge that connects the north and south parts of the show. PHOTO/TOM SERIO
USCG, CBP address yacht issues By Dorie Cox Surrounded by millions of dollars worth of yachts, officers from several U.S. governmental agencies explained how to maintain compliance of those yachts after they are sold. Four officers with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and three officers with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) were on board the M/V Grand Floridian to answer questions Saturday at a captain and crew lunch. The Marine Industries Association of South Florida has organized this event during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for the past five years.
An increase in the number of vessels without a valid Non-Tank Vessel Response Plan and/or a valid Certificate of Financial Responsibility caused the USCG to issue a Marine Safety and Information Bulletin (MSIB) in May. At issue is the fact that approval of proper documentation takes time. New plans must be approved at least 60 days before the vessel is intended to operate in U.S. waters, while revised or amended plans require at least 30 days. “Mariners need to plan for these timelines,” said Lt. Cmdr. Chris Briggs, chief of inspections with the USCG. “It’s
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