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Held to a “Higher Standard”

Have you seen this story about a pleasure boat that was run over by a tug & barge? Once again, I have to begin with a disclaimer that I don’t know any more about this situation than what I have read in the media. There are a few things here that I think are worthy [...]

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October 2, 2007 Read the full article →

Tragedies and Changes

A story in this month’s Soundings (April 2007, page 17) updates the court battles surrounding the tragic sinking of the tour boat Ethan Allen, which capsized on a New York state lake in 2005. The company that owned the Ethan Allen, and the captain who was on board that day, have both pleaded guilty and [...]

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April 8, 2007 Read the full article →

CO and the towboat driver

Posted at the BoatUS. com Consumer Protection Bureau: “According to U.S. Coast Guard accident statistics, nearly 200 fatal CO poisonings are known to have occurred on or near recreational boats over the years. Since the symptoms from exposure to low levels are similar to seasickness, the actual number of boaters who have been affected by [...]

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February 14, 2007 Read the full article →

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