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For the person operating a vessel, whether it be a large commercial vessel or a small recreational boat, safe navigation involves maintaining situational awareness, which includes but is not limited…

Marinas and boatyards have numerous day to day hazards not found in many other publicly accessible areas. Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) is an example of one such hazard. This article explains the…

Floating docks can present a variety of slip, trip, and fall hazards if they are not safely managed and maintained. While it is best practice to use gangways and/or ramps to access floating docks,…