Coast Guard assesses $9,500 civil penalty for WSF laser strike

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES

10.23.2015

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ali Blackburn 

U.S. Coast Guard Northwest District

A high-powered blue laser shines against a black background, demonstrating just how strong the light can be when emitted from this device. A Coast Guard Hearing Officer assessed a $9,500 civil penalty, Tuesday, to a Washington resident for interfering with the safe operation of the Washington State Ferry Tokitae by shining a high-powered blue laser at the vessel on October 22, 2015. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.)

• Date Taken: 10.23.2015
• Date Posted: 12.27.2016 23:52
• Photo ID: 3078600
• VIRIN: 151023-G-AE983-721
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• Location: SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, US