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Many boating accidents happen because of misunderstandings over right-of-way rules. Even experienced boaters can make a mistake and violate another watercraft’s right of way. Tourists and others who have simply rented a boat in Florida may have very little experience...
Sea-going vessels require routine maintenance and inspections to ensure that they remain seaworthy. Constant exposure to saltwater and inclement weather on the open ocean can damage even the sturdiest of materials and compromise key systems that affect the safety of...
On smaller watercraft, anchors tend to be small and just attached to the boat with a rope. Deploying them is a simple process that does not come with a large amount of risk. Someone with a summer cabin may anchor their sailboat far enough out in the water that the...
When someone is submerged in freezing cold water, especially when it happens unexpectedly, they may experience an involuntary cold shock response. This can cause their muscles to tense up, trigger an initial gasp, and lead to involuntary hyperventilation. Their chest...
Many boating accidents happen because of inexperience. This is very common in Florida. Many people who visit the state are tourists or one-time visitors. They may rent boats or borrow them from friends or family members, but they do not own watercraft and have little...
Big ships require big engines to propel them across the seas. It stands to reason that those oversized engines will produce an oversized amount of noise. That can be a real risk to the hearing of those working directly with the engines or in close proximity to them....
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...