The Argentine Naval Prefecture detected an unauthorized nautical ramp operating without permission on a public beach in Mar del Plata. Additionally, a vessel with documentation irregularities was preventively seized.
The operation took place in the vicinity of Félix U. Camet and José Coelho de Meyrelles avenues. It originated from a complaint received by the national Maritime Authority, which warned that this coastal sector was being used for launching vessels without the required authorization.
In response, a Coast Guard unit proceeded to the location by land, while a patrol boat arrived by water to complement the deployment. There, officers confirmed the presence of three semi-rigid boats, which were subjected to corresponding inspections.
The controls revealed that all three units lacked required navigation elements, including fire extinguishers, life rafts, and parachute flares. They also had not cleared their departure or informed the Mar del Plata Coast Guard's Maritime Traffic Management Center of their outing, leading to the issuance of infraction notices.
Furthermore, the helmsman of one of the vessels, measuring nine meters in length, could not prove ownership or present the nautical-sports authorization. For this reason, its preventive seizure was ordered.
