These kind of spot-checks happen all the time on the Potomac. It's not big deal, but it was fun to capture on film. Scotty (our captain) was totally on point, and we were done in 5 minutes.
@101andrewj wrong. If a vessel is on or near a navigable waterway the CG can board and inspect whenever and however frequently they will if the waterway is within US boarders, teritorial waters, economic exclusion zone, or if the vessle is US flaged anywhere on Earth.
@101andrewj Yeah, but that'll only give them more reason to have a Sheriff boat or something similar come over and waste a bunch of time. CG Guys are usually very nice, give them respect and they'll do the same has been my experience.
those arent MEs. The ME rate was created after this video was taken and even now it wouldnt mean they were. A variety of rates do LE, Mainly BMs and MKs now some MEs are going to be doing it though
@101andrewj Actually it's not. The CG or any LEA can board any vessel in American waters for safety inspections.
aysoreferee459 2 months ago
@101andrewj wrong. If a vessel is on or near a navigable waterway the CG can board and inspect whenever and however frequently they will if the waterway is within US boarders, teritorial waters, economic exclusion zone, or if the vessle is US flaged anywhere on Earth.
94z07 3 months ago
@101andrewj where abouts do you live? The Australian Navy can board anyone anytime. And thats a good thing
InmyJag 4 months ago
@InmyJag its illegal for them to board boats at will, they have to have drivers permission, or probable cause
101andrewj 4 months ago
@101andrewj LOL no...
InmyJag 4 months ago
@101andrewj Yeah, but that'll only give them more reason to have a Sheriff boat or something similar come over and waste a bunch of time. CG Guys are usually very nice, give them respect and they'll do the same has been my experience.
markkirsten3 4 months ago
cant you legally refuse a boarding by these guys
101andrewj 4 months ago
@ComradeRook oh alright, thanks
StevenSupernatural 6 months ago
@ComradeRook depends on how you are taking the question
MegaDefuse 6 months ago
@StevenSupernatural
those arent MEs. The ME rate was created after this video was taken and even now it wouldnt mean they were. A variety of rates do LE, Mainly BMs and MKs now some MEs are going to be doing it though
ComradeRook 6 months ago