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Beyond Anse Cochon: A closer look at boat licensing and safety rules

04 November 2026
This content originally appeared on St. Lucia Times.
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Boat operator licences cost between EC$310 and EC$510 every three years, and crew members must also be certified and licensed. The requirements come into sharper focus following evidence before the Commission of Inquiry into the fatal Anse Cochon boat collision, including an admission that the captain of one of the boats was operating with an expired licence.