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How Fast Does a Cruise Ship Go?

The cruise industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. The cruises have been around for centuries and have only become popular. However, recent studies show that the cruise...

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What Type of Boating Emergency Causes the Most Fatalities?

Swamping, falling overboard, and capsizing is types of emergencies on board boats that result in most deaths. Many of the leading causes of boating accidents are people falling overboard and being...

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What Does ‘Red on Deck’ Mean in Boating?

Quarters - The ship's sides to the rear (behind) of the midships (center of the boat). When looking toward the front of a ship, the left-hand side of a vessel is the port side. A boat's bow refers to...

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Can Boats Get Struck by Lightning?

Below, I go into a little more detail about what happens when a sailing boat is struck by lightning and what you can do to prevent that. Not much data about lightning strikes directly talking about...

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Can Boats Go In Reverse?

It uses a scoop, basically a bucket, to steer the jetboat in both fore and aft directions. Right now, the bucket is oriented to reverse because the upper black and lower metal block out water...

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Can Boats Have the Same Name?

While it may be tempting to use lewd, lewd, or foul language in your boat name, that type of language is prohibited in boat names. You may use words such as sexy and funny in a boat's name, as long...

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