Whether you own a recreational watercraft or intend to rent a speedboat off the Florida coast this summer, safety should be your first priority. Fun in the sun can turn into tragedy when storm clouds roll in unexpectedly or the big waves push someone overboard. Many...
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Month: May 2022
That simple cut or wound could turn septic out on the water
Fishermen and others who work aboard ships often overlook minor lacerations and abrasions. With so much work to do, they also put off cleaning minor wounds until completing their current task. Most of the time, a simple cut or scrape is no cause for concern. However,...
Boating safety this season can protect yourself and others
Throughout the tourist season and into the hotter summer months, it’s important for you to keep in mind that not all people on the water may have the same experience boating as you. Knowing boating laws and regulations may help you stay out of harm’s way, so you can...
Is there usually a doctor on a ship?
Injuries on a ship are particularly problematic because they could happen when the ship is very far from shore. Someone who needs immediate care at a hospital may have absolutely no way to get it. If they'd been injured at home and they could have been at the nearest...