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There’s no question that Florida offers some of the best boating locations in the entire country. In 2021, the total number of registered vessels in the state surpassed one million (with it continuing to rise throughout 2022). This puts it 200,000 vessels ahead of...
Commercial fishing can be a very lucrative career. Ship owners and individual workers can command premium wages for the hours that they work. Depending on the fish caught, a single trip out on the open ocean could result in tens of thousands of dollars in revenue....
You can reduce the possibility of a boating accident by following the rules of the waterways and using responsible boating practices. However, as the name implies, “accidents” can still happen. If you are involved in a boating accident, you may wonder if you must...
Florida’s beautiful weather and pristine beaches lend themselves to many as the go-to destination for outdoor activities like jet skiing, boating and tubing. Unfortunately, these outdoor activities also come with their share of risks. Like any other accident, a...
Parasailing is a much-loved activity, especially for tourists who are visiting the ocean for the first time. It’s a great way to have an adventure and see some unique views. Unfortunately, it is also not without its dangers. Parasailing accidents do happen from time...
The Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA) supplies benefits for the death of someone resulting from a wrongful act on the high seas. Under this Act, the term “high seas” refers to any distance more than a marine league from the shore of any state, D.C. and U.S....
Sometimes, tour guides and their captains get things wrong. They might take a group out on the water when there is a storm rolling in or may have failed to repair a boat adequately to handle larger waves or rough water. As a tourist traveling on a boat of any kind,...
The holiday choice for many Americans each year is a cruise. Modern holiday vessels have luxurious rooms, all the food you could dream of and a host of other facilities. Generally, these cruise ships will have a swimming pool too, which both the children and adults...
Many people who frequent Florida use their time there renting boats or boarding cruise ships out onto the vast seas. Many first-time boaters don’t realize, however, that ships of any size can be dangerous. Knowing how you could be injured could save you from a...
Every job comes with inherent risk, and employees shouldn't need to gamble on their safety and future earning potential just to bring home a paycheck. Most workers in Florida have an easy time getting support when they get hurt at work. State law requires that all...
