Going
on a boating trip is definitely fun and exciting, but don’t let your excitement
get the best of you. But before your pack your custom swimwear, camera, flip
flops, and vacation vibes, it is important to talk about safety first.
Whenever
you go cruising or boating, safety precautions must always be prioritized.
While boating companies in UK ensure the safety of everyone onboard, accidents
do happen. This is why it is important to know the basics of safe sailing.
Engaging in a boating activity entails the passengers to exercise proper
caution in spite of whatever the weather condition is. It is to guarantee that
everyone is free of any risk that may affect their lives whether the injury is
minor or major.
The best kind of
boat vacation or cruise is the one without accidents so everything related to
safety must be put into consideration. As regards security, the following are
the most recommended safety regulations in order to become accident-free:
1. Always wear a life jacket. It
is important as no one can predict when an accident will occur. Boat safety
experts remind everyone who wants to go on boating to carry an approved
personal floatation device, or life jacket. Just bought yourself a custom swimwear? Don’t worry, you can wear
it under your life vest.
2.
Know your boat. This is one of the basics of good
seamanship. If you decide to rent a boat to operate on your own, it will
required good set of skills of managing a boat, navigation, anchoring,
troubleshooting engine problems, safety, and boat handling.
3.
Boating attitude. Boating while intoxicated is a
whole lot dangerous than on-land vehicle intoxication because marine
environment increases impairment. Accident and/or death cases attributed to
alcohol use while boating are categorized under falling overboard and
capsizing.
4.
Undergo a boating safety course. In this manner, you will be able to
learn the basics of seamanship. Besides, the knowledge you will get in such
course will never be wasted as you can always apply them when engaging in other
water-related activities.
5.
Use a kill switch lanyard. It is very helpful especially if
you fall overboard or lose your balance. In such situation, the boat will
automatically shut off that would most likely save your life or other
passengers’.
In relation to
safety, it is also important for you to determine the safety of the boat you
will hire. A Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is an examination done to a boat to
validate the presence and condition of certain safety equipment and features.
Meanwhile, here are the important things to pay attention to before having your
vessel checked.
·
Registration
·
Overall vessel condition
·
Navigation rules
·
Navigation lights
·
Display of numbers
·
Marine Pollution (Marpol) trash product
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Personal floatation device
·
State and/or local regulations
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Pollution placard
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Visual distress signals
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Sound producing devices / bell
·
Marine sanitation device
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Ventilation
·
Backfire flame control
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Fire extinguishers
In case an
accident happens onboard, after sustaining an injury due to boating accident,
regardless of the extent, it is important to seek medication. Even though you
do not see or feel anything adverse, doctor’s confirmation is still imperative.
Do not be negligent of the possibility of being injured. Looking for legal
assistance must then be done after seeking medication. A boating accident
lawyer is best to hire because such expert is well-versed with the ins and outs
of lawful matters related to this type of incident.
In UK, since
companies that offer boat rentals follow all safety regulations and guidelines,
boating accidents are less likely to happen. However, this should not stop you
from being responsible of your actions while onboard. It is important to follow
all reminders and instructions related to safety in order to enjoy your trip,
vacation, or party even better.
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