Brazilian Navy Confirms Fine for Influencer Virginia Fonseca Over Jet Ski Violations

Overview

• The Delegacia da Capitania dos Portos de Angra dos Reis confirmed she will be fined for piloting a jet ski without a life jacket and without a nautical license.
• The incident occurred Monday in the Costa Verde region of Rio de Janeiro during a recreational outing, and authorities reviewed her publicly shared images.
• The Navy reported additional violations, including carrying passengers without required safety equipment and lack of proper visual identification on the craft under NORMAM-212/DPC and the RLESTA.
• The company that owns the jet ski will also be administratively cited by maritime authorities.
• Reported fine ranges under the applicable law are R$40 to R$2,200 per infraction, with potential totals up to about R$4,400 pending the authority’s decision.