Swamping, falling overboard and capsizing kinds of the boating emergencies which cause most of the fatalities.
Further explanation:
It is not necessary that only the bad weather, wind or dangerous conditions of sea causes boating emergency. Inexperience operator, high speed, improper lookout and failure of the machinery are also the main contributing factors which cause the boat emergency which involves fatality. Following are the main causes of boat emergencies involving fatality.
Swamping, falling overboard and capsizing of boat:
Swamping:
Swamping is such a condition in which the boat completely fills with water while the boat is still upright.
Falling overboard:
Sometimes a person falling overboard from the boat causes it to swamp or capsize.
Capsizing:
Capsizing is such a situation when the boat turns over completely or it only turns on its sides.
Prevention from swamping, overboard and capsizing:
- The weight of the passengers should be distributed evenly. Small boats should not be overloaded.
- If it is possible then you should not move about in the boat but if you have to move then you should maintain three points of contact with the boat.
- While turning, slow down your boat.
- When the boat is under water make sure that all the passengers are wearing life jackets.
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Subject: Health
Level: High school
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- Swamping, falling overboard and capsizing of boat
- Swamping
- Falling overboard
- Capsizing
- Prevention from swamping, overboard and capsizing
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