ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska State Trooper Shannon Fore and Coast Guard cutter Hickory boarding team officers, Ensign Kevin Lamb and Petty Officer Second Class Mark MacDonald, discuss vessel registration with Ricky Hanson. Hanson, a Big Lake resident, had not registered his boat. The mistake came from changes to the state registration rules several years ago. All of Hanson's safety equipment was in good condition. He and his passengers continued their voyage. (Official Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Sara Francis.)
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