The Kimberley is Australia’s last true frontier and it needs to be experienced to be fully appreciated. Kimberley Discovery Cruise’s vessel, Discovery One, is an 82’ catamaran that has the advantage of being able to deliver up-close experiences of this pristine wilderness that larger vessels can’t offer. Our Ecotourism cruises observe the Kimberley’s natural beauty, [...]
With a marine GPS unit, you can easily chart your trip on the chartplotters display screen and know where you are at all times. Advanced models will allow you to simply point to a destination and it can create the coordinates for you. Cobra MC 600 Ci Marine GPS Chartplotter with Internal Antenna
Marine chartplotters are [...]
Life is extremely uncertain. Most people are not only aware of this, but they would also aver this. As a matter of fact, there are son many times when we end up finding ourselves in situations which is totally different from what we have planned and how we would like to plan it. Sometimes, there [...]
In 2007, The United States Coast Guard reported 5,191 boat related accidents and fatalities. Death of 685 individuals is included in the total of 5,191. Employee Guide to Maritime Injury Law
In order to better understand what type of accidents and injuries occur and why, we need to take a more detailed looking at the [...]
The Jones Act- Injured Maritime Workers
The Jones Act is a federal cause of action, meaning that the United States Congress intended for all seaman’s injuries throughout the nation to be guided by the same liability standards of the Jones Act.
The Jones Act provides an injured seaman a remedy against his or her employers for [...]
Maritime law is a legal body that regulates ships and shipping. As sea-borne transportation is one of the most ancient channels of commerce, rules for maritime and trade disputes developed very early in recorded history.
Modern admiralty law, often called simply admiralty or maritime law, has its origins in the classical Rhodian law. No primary written [...]
Boating, when a few simple rules are followed, is one of the safest family activities there is. U.S. statistics show boating is twice as safe as biking, five times as safe as driving a car, and 24 times as safe as scuba diving.
By practicing safe boating , you will provide a wonderful pastime for yourselves [...]
Recently, Fox News reported a boating accident in California. Four men was reported missing and presumed to be dead after a boat, which was said to be overloaded, capsized and sank in a canal of the Sacramento-San Joaquin delta.
Six out of 10 passengers made it to shore alive without life jackets. The operator was arrested [...]
Injuries Sustained from Accidents on Boats
Have you had a particularly sunny day spending time in a boat or yacht that turned awry due to unexpected accident on board and at sea?
Well, misfortunes do happen at the most unexpected times. And sometimes, it leaves serious physical injuries. Accidents on boats are particularly tricky since this [...]
Boating and personal watercraft (Jet Skis and Sea Doos) accidents often occur due to negligence. They can result in serious and sometimes deadly injuries.
There are many different types of water sport accidents, including accidents that occur during recreational activity, on a cruise ship, navy vessel, or via maritime work. Regardless of the type of boating [...]
Boating Safety For Summer Holidays
Summer holidays are often involved water-related activities such as boating . While these activities can be a lot of fun, they are also the cause of the majority of the summer holiday accidents.
To really enjoy your boating holiday without any misadventure, it is all important to keep some safety tips [...]
Tips For Renting Boats
Many people only go boat riding occasionally. This could either be due to lack of time or simply because it is an activity that they only want to do once in awhile. Either way for these people it would be much better to use used boat rentals instead of going to [...]
Boating Insurance – Is It Really Needed?
When you think of California, surf, sand, and blue oceans come to mind. Water sports are popular pastimes among residents and visitors alike.
If you are one of those people who love the water, proper insurance for motorized water craft is a must. Many California car insurance companies that [...]
Ski Boats And Skiing Safely
When water skiing the boat operator and the skier must work as a team.
They both need to learn safe skiing skills. Before you hit the water, you should know your equipment, general and local boating laws, and the basic fundamentals of the sport.
What the Boat Operator should know
All boats should [...]
Boat Accident: Its Intricacy And Lawyer’s Value
Due to the crowded and limited space of the rivers, lakes, and other waterways in the U.S., boat accidents have become one of the causes of death.
Over 14 million boats and personal watercrafts are currently registered in the country today. This has increased by over two million since [...]
