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BoatUS: Hanna has lessons for Earl
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 15:41.
(BoatUS) Four days before 2008's Hurricane Hanna struck the South Carolina coast
and ran up the eastern U.S. seaboard, she was downgraded to a tropical
storm. But that still didn't stop the damage to hundreds of
recreational boats deluged by the storm's intense rains. READ MORE
Post to TwitterHurricane Earl eyes the East Coast
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 18:51.
(soundings) As Tropical Storm Danielle dissipates in the North Atlantic, the East
Coast of the U.S. is bracing for a brush with Hurricane Earl. READ MORELessons from Mumbai ship collision
Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/16/2010 - 15:11.
(business line) What could have caused the collision between two ships in broad
daylight in Mumbai harbour that led to the oil spill along the
coastline and suspension of vessel traffic to Mumbai and JN ports last
week? Human error, negligence on the part of the captain and failure of
communication facilities are being discussed as part of the speculation
doing the rounds. READ MORENationwide federal, state and local agencies to focus enforcement of boating under the influence
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/23/2010 - 14:38.(coastguardnews) Operation Dry Water is a national focus of marine law enforcement
agencies to enforce the laws on boating under the influence of alcohol
or drugs, as well as other boating laws. READ MORE
2010 National Safe Boating Week reminds boaters to “Wear It!”
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/20/2010 - 15:40.
(coastguardnews) While recreational boating is enjoyed safely by thousands every
year, in 2010, there may still be close to 700 fatalities from boating
accidents. With this statistic in mind, the Coast Guard is again
encouraging boaters to “Wear It!” during National Safe Boating Week May
22-28. READ MOREScripps to get $88 million research ship
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/18/2010 - 13:53.
(signonsandiego) The Scripps Institution of Oceanography
-- which has been exploring the ocean realm since the early years of
the 20th century -- has been chosen to operate one of the two $88
million scientific research ships that will be built by the U.S. Office
of Naval Research. READ MORETradeABoat's J. Strang explains how to achieve good vision and safety
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/14/2010 - 12:57.
(sailworld) Jeff says 'All the technology in the world is no substitute from being able to see out of the window. From a safety viewpoint, good visibility is a must when negotiating busy harbors in poor light. Clean, salt spray windows greatly enhance a general boating experience and even help in preventing sea-sickness'. READ MORE
SWEET – It’s The Opening of Boating Season
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 12:37.
(Coast Guard News) As the Pacific Northwest prepares to kick off the 2010 boating season,
the Coast Guard would like to remind boaters to have a ‘SWEET’ time on
the water. READ MORECoast Guard teams up with state boating authorities to ensure passenger vessel safety
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 12:28.
(Coast Guard News) The Coast Guard announced Tuesday it will team up with state boating
authorities to raise awareness and educate vessel operators and
consumers on uninspected passenger vessel licensing requirements. READ MOREAre your flares out of date?
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/01/2010 - 12:39.
(powerboat-world) Distress signalling flares can help save
lives in an emergency but are only as good as their use-by date.
Minister for Ports and Waterways, Paul McLeay and Member for Wyong,
David Harris, today visited Norah Head’s popular coastal boat ramp to
raise awareness to the issue of out-of-date flares. READ MORE