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I think when this character gets caught the "long arm of the law" will come down on him like a ton of bricks. It's not like he's just 'phoning the Fire Brigade for a crank call, as stupid as that is on it's own, he's actually putting the rescuers lifes in serious danger.
I do believe he'll get a spell inside, if he doesn't, then he damn well should do. Along with a suitibly heavy fine and confiscation of "ANY" maritime related gear he's got, private or commercial.
When he's caught someone should find out the Procurators E-Mail address and get all marine related people(Divers, Sailors, Fishermen, etc) to bombard him/her to show the level of disgust within all the communities. After all, it's yours and my life that's being put at risk!
Fortunately this isn't a common occurance!
Peter