John, before you leave the north coast harbor you will need to clear out with the Port Commander. When doing so, you will need to give him a list of everyone that you have on board, including their passport or cedula numbers. He will give you a paper clearing you to leave the harbor and go to your destination harbor. If you should get stopped by the coast guard in the Mona Passage, show them the paper. When you get to your destination, you must clear in with the Port Commander there before anybody but the captain of your vessel disembarks. At that time they will check that all/only the people you gave the previous port commander as passengers are still onboard.
You have more to worry about from the Port Commanders than you do the US Coast Guard. Chances of you being boarded in the Mona are minimal if you don't appear headed for Puerto Rico. But you are certain to be scrutinized by the Marina de Guerra and if you don't follow all the rules exactly regarding clearing out and in, they will confiscate your boat and put you in jail. This is a very serious subject with them.
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