NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
Feds charge unlicensed captain after boat capsizes in New York Harbor, killing two
Federal prosecutors have charged Manuel Hernandez with two counts of misconduct or neglect of a ship officer resulting in death following a Saturday night boat capsizing that killed a mother and her infant daughter. Hernandez, who allegedly operated the vessel without proper licenses and exceeded passenger capacity, was released on a $50,000 bond with strict conditions prohibiting him from operating any watercraft.
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The case highlights federal enforcement against unlicensed charter operators in New York Harbor, where safety regulations for vessels carrying more than six passengers are strictly mandated.
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Who's Mentioned
personManuel Hernandez“46-year-old captain charged with misconduct resulting in death”personAmy Gallicchio“Defense counsel for Manuel Hernandez”personAndres Garcia“Father of the infant and husband of the victim”organizationSea the City“Tour company whose crew saved 11 survivors”organizationNew York Police Department“Coordinating recovery and investigation efforts”personAntonella Garcia“5-month-old infant who died in the accident”personZohran Mamdani“New York Mayor who issued a statement on the tragedy”organizationUS Coast Guard“Leading inquiry into illegal charter operations”personDoreen McCarthy“Captain of the Coast Guard's Sector New York”personSara Sanchez“27-year-old mother who died in the accident”