Recreational boating accidents currently result in the greatest number of transportation fatalities annually after highway accidents. U.S. Coast Guard data indicate at least 924 recreational boating fatalities in 1991. About 355,000 persons are injured from recreational boating accidents annually, with more than 40 percent of these injuries requiring medical treatment beyond first aid, according to estimates by the American Red Cross. Because of the number of fatalities and injuries and because recreational boating activities can be expected to increase, the Safety Board believes that efforts to improve safety are needed in recreational boating. The safety issues discussed in the study are: alcohol involvement in recreational boating accidents; minimal use of personal flotation devices by recreational boaters; lack of a requirement for boat operators to demonstrate an understanding of the rules of the road and an ability to operate the vessel; and inconsistent and inadequate information reported on recreational boating accidents.


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    Title :

    National Transportation Safety Board Safety Study: Recreational Boating Safety


    Publication date :

    1993


    Size :

    112 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English