Coast Guard Lt. Mike Wu, an apprentice marine inspector from Sector Miami Inspection Division examines the expiration date on a fire extinguisher during an initial Certification of Inspection of 42-foot water taxi at the Lauderdale Marine Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Coast Guard inspectors routinely board and inspect vessels to ensure the ships and their crews are in compliance with all federal maritime laws. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sabrina Laberdesque)