Accidents can happen at any time when you’re out on the water. The hope is that even if your watercraft or equipment are damaged, there won’t be any serious injuries or deaths, but unfortunately these kinds of tragedies are bound to happen.
Some areas of the ocean seem to be unluckier than others, and the waters off the coast of Malé, the capital city in the Republic of Maldives, may fall into this category.
If you’re a boat owner, the last thing you want is to get a call telling you that your vessel is sinking. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened to Carl Sheats, owner of the Gweduc 1 in Port Townsend, Washington.
For organizations with interests on the water – from the U.S. military to local police departments and many different commercial entities in between – a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) can be a great investment.
It isn’t always easy being a fisherman. In addition to facing a number of risks and dangers by spending so much time out on the water, there are various contributing factors that can make or break one’s overall successes.
This blog has focused quite a bit on the risks associated with taking a marine vessel out onto the ocean, but it’s important to remember that there are a number of dangers that come along with boating in other bodies of water, too.
For many people, owning and operating a boat can be a fun recreational activity and even a way to travel and see different parts of the world. But going out into the ocean can be dangerous, and it requires lots of preparation to ensure safety and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.
People who spend a lot of time out at sea – either for professional reasons such as fishing or recreational reasons such as diving – face many risks that at times can’t even be anticipated.
