How To Avoid A Boat Collision

A boat collision occurs when a boat or personal watercraft (PWC) collides with one another or collides with an object such as a rock, land, buoy or dock. Colliding with another boat should be avoided at all costs, and it’s the boat operators responsibility to ensure a collision does not occur.

Follow these steps to prevent a boat collision:

  1. Know and follow the rules of navigation for the waterway
  2. Keep a visual on navigational aids
  3. Do not boat in inclement weather, including fog
  4. On a busy day, dedicate one person to be a lookout for other boats
  5. Maintain a safe speed, depending on other boat traffic and weather
  6. Perform a 360 degree look before making a turn
  7. Keep a pair of binoculars on board
  8. Ensure your navigational lights are operable
  9. Never operator a boat while intoxicated or fatigued

By following these steps, will you keep your life, and the lives of those on board, safe. Happy boating!

Jason

The mission of The Maritime Alliance is "Promoting Blue Tech & Blue Jobs". The non-profit The Maritime Alliance is the cluster organizer for the San Diego maritime technology community and fosters maritime business and technology innovation through collaboration around the U.S. and the world.

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