NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Marine Patrol attached to the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted 46 hours of patrol on the waters of Georgian Bay within the towns of Midland and Penetanguishene and the Townships of Tiny, Tay and Georgian Bay over the weekend of May 21-24, 2020.
OPP Marine Unit officers aboard their patrol vessels stopped and checked 29 vessels for proper vessel equipment and driver sobriety. Two vessel operators were charged for violations under the Canada Shipping Act and four other operators were warned for minor infractions under the Small Vessel Regulations Act.
Officers continue reward young vessel operators and passengers who were observed wearing their Life Jacket with the popular "I Got Caught Wearing My Life Jacket" t-shirt.
Calls for Service:
- Marine officers attended three marine calls for service over the weekend.
- During their course of patrol the marine officers also checked the security of 10 area cottages and spoke with marina operators and patrons.
Officers crewing the OPP patrol vessel's remind all vessel operators that they are checking for vessel equipment and for liquor offences which they are vigorously enforcing in an effort to reduce injuries and fatalities on our area waterways this summer. For more information on safe vessel operation and equipment please view the following web sites.
Police remind operators that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our waterways. Educating the public about safe vessel operating practices is a priority.
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