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Boating collisions are typically preventable. After all, those operating boats have plenty of space available and could theoretically avoid everyone else without coming close to other vessels, maritime infrastructure or swimmers. Unfortunately, boating collisions are...
People who own private yachts frequently hire full-time staff members or possibly short-term contract service providers. They may hire people to manage the vessel itself and to tend to their needs while on board. In addition to the captain operating the yacht, there...
Many people who grew up around the water imagine that they could survive for some time if they were to accidentally fall off of a ship. If it happens relatively close to shore, they may believe they can swim to land. Even if they fall off of a cruise ship in the...
If you think about the injuries that could occur while you are on a cruise, those that spring to mind might all be boat-specific. For example, falling overboard or being thrown to the deck in a rough sea. While those certainly do occur, many of the injuries that...
Maritime professionals may face a variety of serious safety hazards on the job. The constant threat of going overboard is one of the most serious. All it takes is a slip or a foot tangled in a net for a worker to end up in the water and at risk of severe injury. Even...
Working on a yacht is not as glamorous as it might seem. The hours are long, and the duties are grueling for all employees. However, one person on the yacht faces significant risks that others don’t. This person is the chef, who often works in the galley on their own....
A vacation onboard a luxury cruise ship offers the promise of relaxation, fun and unforgettable memories. But when ship operators cut corners, passengers can pay the price with their health. Illness outbreaks on cruise ships are often preventable, yet negligence in...
Cruise ships typically manage the practicalities of vacation for passengers. They can enjoy a variety of activities and excursions. They never have to worry about driving back to their hotel. Meals and even alcoholic beverages are likely part of the price of the...
In Miami, boating is a way of life for many people. Whether it's on a fishing boat or a luxury yacht, the open water offers the chance to leave your worries back on shore. But boating also has its dangers, and every year there are thousands of boating accidents,...
Last month, a tragic boating accident occurred in Biscayne Bay when a tugboat pushed a 60-foot barge straight into a Hobie Getaway. The 17-footer was piloted by a sailing camp counselor with five campers aboard. Three girls, aged seven to 13, lost their lives in the...