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How Do Ferry Crews Prepare for Unforeseeable Accidents?
Whenever we buy a ticket for a ferry, we innately trust that the crew of that boat is prepared for any kind of emergency situation. Of course, we also assume…
Girl Dies in Tubing Accident on Long Island Sound
The waterfront in Greenwich CT is always popular with teenagers for boating and water sports during the heat of the summer. Teens are allowed to operate a boat without parental…
Tragedy Averted as Three People on Missing Boat Found Next Day
From the Atlantic Seaboard to Southern California, we all love to go out on the water. Too often, though, people are in such a rush to push off from the…
Passengers Stranded on Riverboat
Boating safety plays a huge role for every craft on the water, no matter how large or small. We must always bear that in mind, even when we board a…
Water Jetpack Safety a Concern in Maryland
Having fun on the water is one of the great American pastimes. We all love the feel of spray in our faces and wind in our hair. Over the years,…
Fatalities and Injuries in Michigan Boating Accident
When we head out on a boat, we must always remember that we share the water with other boaters. Many boaters seem to think that regular rules no longer apply…
Mariners Denied Shore Leave When Owners Fail To Pay For Visas
The safe and efficient operation of a boat is greatly enhanced when mariners are given adequate shore leave. These furloughs are also proven to be beneficial to seafarers’ general wellbeing.…
Is Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships a Common Experience?
Cruise lines generally sell promises of safe and happy days on the water, far away from such mundane problems as traffic, yard work or crime. But the cruise industry has…
Lobstermen Rescued After Nine Hours in Raft
Even experienced boaters can have mishaps on the water. All it takes is a dark night, some thick fog and an inconveniently positioned rock or two. Two Maine lobstermen spent…