MARINA INSTALLS ESD PREVENTION TOOL
Marina Installs ESD Prevention Tool Owner operators of Campbell Point Marina on Table Rock Lake, Missouri, installed an ESD prevention tool to help prevent electric shock drowning (ESD). The device, one of many on the market, monitors the water for stray or leaked electrical current in the water next to the marina. Electric shock drowning […]
IMPORTANCE OF LIFE JACKET MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
Importance of Life Jacket Maintenance and Inspection Faulty Life Jackets Prompt USCG Safety Alert In July of 2016, when the U.S. Coast Guard inspected two vessels in Key West, FL, they found more than 60 life jackets that were unsafe for use. Despite being properly stored, kept dry and out of direct sunlight, inspectors found […]
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS PLANS AND PREPARATION
Hurricane Preparedness Plans and Preparation The 2023 hurricane season ranked as the 4th for most-named storms in a year. But the 2023 hurricane season also set climate records, for the highest monthly sea surface temperature in NOAA’s 174 year record. Tropical Storm Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years. […]
EMERGENCY POSITION INDICATING RADIO BEACON MAINTENANCE (EPIRB MAINTENANCE)
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Maintenance (EPIRB Maintenance) As all boaters should be aware, the proper installation and performance of a boat’s Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, is one of the most important safety measures you can take. Designed to broadcast on a special distress frequency of 406 Mhz when activated, EPIRB’s send a signal directly […]
ELECTRIC SHOCK DROWNING PREVENTION TOOLS
New Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Tools in the Market With the ever-increasing awareness of electric shock drowning (ESD), many companies have been introducing automated solutions and prevention tools. Though by no means the ultimate answer, these electric shock prevention tools could prove beneficial when put in use. First a disclaimer. Current and developing electrical standards […]
CHOOSING A LIFE JACKET – THE FIRST STEP TO BOATING SAFETY
Choosing a Life Jacket – the First Step to Boating Safety USCG Information on Life Jackets and Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) One of the many mandated missions of the United States Coast Guard is marine safety, and all vessels operating on US waters must meet specific requirements when it comes to water safety. Here is some key information the […]
BOATING AND GRILLING
Boating and Grilling On-Board Boating and Grilling Tips for the Boat and Marina Owner Boating and grilling can easily go together, provided you have the right grill and know how to stay safe. Choosing Your Grill Choosing the right grill means considering your budget, space, and grill types. Following are some tips for choosing the […]
BOAT FIRE TAKEAWAYS FOR A SAFER MARINA
Boat Fire Takeaways for a Safer Marina Recent fires in Washington, Missouri, Hawaii, New York, and Nevada serve to underscore the fact that all marinas are vulnerable to this type of tragedy. Though none as catastrophic as the Labor Day Conception boat fire in California, they do serve as reminders of how quickly misfortune can strike […]
APRIL IS DISTRACTED BOATING AWARENESS MONTH
APRIL IS DISTRACTED BOATING AWARENESS MONTH April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which was originally started to educate drivers on the road to the dangers posed by texting and driving and inattention to their surroundings. Nationally, there are more than 3,000 deaths a year attributed to distracted driving (3,477 in 2015 alone, with another 391,000 […]
6 BASIC BOATING SAFETY TIPS AND THE STATS THAT SUPPORT THEM
Nothing ruins a beautiful day on the lake like an accident. Some simply require a bandage, but others can be potentially fatal. We’ve assembled six boating safety essentials and a few statistics that really bring home the importance of safety on the water. All statistics are compiled from the USCG Recreational Boating Statistics. Life Jackets – […]