This report discusses the collision that occurred on January 12,
2002, between the USCG patrol boat CG242513, which was on a routine
patrol of Biscayne Bay, and the small passenger vessel Bayside
Blaster, which was on a sightseeing tour of the area. From its
investigation of the accident, the NTSB identified safety issues
regarding the adequacy of the following: operation of the Coast
Guard patrol boat; operation of the Bayside Blaster; Coast Guard
oversight of routine patrols; Boatrides International, Inc. (owner
of the Bayside Blaster) management oversight; kill switch operation
on Coast Guard nonstandard boats; lifejacket stowage on the Bayside
Blaster; and Coast Guard safety oversight of small passenger
vessels in Miami. The Safety Board's recommendations to the U.S
Coast Guard, to Boatrides International Inc., and to the Passenger
Vessel Association are included.
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