USCG’s Plan To Remove Hundreds of Buoys Is Meeting Opposition
April 29, 2025
Professional mariners and recreational boaters are unhappy about the Coast Guard’s proposed cost-saving measure.
Professional mariners and recreational boaters are unhappy about the Coast Guard’s proposed cost-saving measure.
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