Slightly off topic, but what is the extent of USCG authority in BVI waters? I've always been curious about this. I know they handle distress calls throughout VI waters from their Puerto Rico base, but maybe its just comms coordinating local response. I don't recall ever seeing a USCG vessel in BVI waters. Do they patrol all the VIs? Can they stop and inspect vessels in the BVI?
Here is the USCG Cutter Joseph Doyle (WPC 1133) anchored in Cane Garden Bay for the night 9 April 2021.
