More romantic are boats operated by private owners, which carry anywhere from 4 to 40.
The island can be reached using the local boats operated by people living on the island.
The current law allows young people to operate boats without safety certificates as long as someone older than 16 is on board.
By purchasing green electricity it is possible to operate electric boats using sustainable or renewable energy.
The Marines' specifications at the time were for boats operated by a crew of 6 and that could carry one squad (12 men).
Most rode on horseback, but a few operated automobiles, motorcycles and boats.
A couple of passenger ferries operate services between the main island groups, in addition to church-run boats.
The British Army has throughout its history operated ships, ports and myriad boats.
A marina may have a boat hoist well (a traveling crane) operated by service personnel.
Last month the Food and Drug Administration found several violations on two of the five boats operated by the authority.
