Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Controls at sea: six boaters fined for speeding! | FAXINFO

May 16, 2023

Controls at sea: six boaters fined for speeding! | FAXINFO
Loading...

On Sunday May 14, the nautical brigade of the national gendarmerie carried out checks at sea in the presence of the delegate prefect of the Northern Islands, Vincent Berton.

During the three-hour patrol on the Dolent, the gendarmes' rigid-hulled boat, the Nautical Brigade notably ensured compliance with speed limits in the 300-meter coastal strip. Six boaters were fined for speeding. Remember that the authorized speed is 5 knots maximum!

Loading...

Safety reminders and regulations on the Tintamarre reserve were also carried out, as well as checks of equipment on board ships.

Compliance with safety rules is essential at sea so that all users can enjoy it in the best possible safety conditions.

The prefect calls, in this context, for everyone's good citizenship so that our beaches and coasts remain places of relaxation without risk for users. _AF

https://faxinfo.fr/en/controles-en-mer-six-plaisanciers-verbalises-pour-exces-de-vitesse/

Source: https://www.sxm-talks.com/local-news/controls-at-sea-six-boaters-fined-for-speeding-faxinfo/

Loading...

Headlines

Armed and dangerous suspect remains wanted in “Alligator” double-murder investigation

August 22, 2026

Armed and dangerous suspect remains wanted in “Alligator” double-murder investigation

The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) and the Prosecutor’s Office are renewing their appeal for information concerning the suspected shooter in the ongoing “Alligator” investigation. The suspect remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.

August 19, 2026

Court convicts two defendants in “Jasmine” investigation | Soualiganewsday

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Court of First Instance has rendered its judgment in the criminal cases against M.R. and J.E.B., the remaining defendants in the “Jasmine” investigation. Both defendants were convicted of co-perpetrating fraud and money laundering. M.R. was also...

August 19, 2026

Approx. $53 million budgeted for new Pointe Blanche Prison | The Daily Herald

Artist’s impression PHILIPSBURG--Construction of the new Pointe Blanche prison began in January 2026 and is expected to be completed by July 2028, according to Minister of Justice Nathalie Tackling. The project is being implemented through the United Nations Office for Project...

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...