As isusual the report is wrong. This is Capt Marti. I am District Commander of Merchant Marine Captains Association
We as a group received the blessing of our area WW2 Merchant Marine vets from Sarasota ,Bradenton , and pinellass. Our group also voted on the title and each member serves a year. It is all volunteer. The money comes out of our pocket including all rescues. We have had comments in the past of those who do not have to help the community but feel free to to trash talk those that give everything to help. Many known Captains belong to this organization which requires a perfect safety record, no failed drug test, no criminal history , at least a five year license, some experience in rescue. This is a far cry from those that sit on the sidelines and do nothing