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Contributing Factors to Cruise Ship Accidents
Here are some the following contributing factors for the occurrence of boat and cruise ship accidents:
Vessel's operation
- Improper or lack of lights
- Inexperienced operators
- Making sharp turns
- Limited vision
- Operator inattention
- Not having a proper lookout
- Drugs and alcohol use by the operator
- Operating the boat at an excessive speed
Vessel or equipment failure
- Machinery failure
- Hull failure
- Equipment failure
Environment
- Packed waters
- Dangerous waters
- Bad weather
Loading of Gear or Passengers
- Overloading
- Passenger behavior
- Improper anchoring
In the event that an accident happens, people aboard should be careful with their actions because even a little mistake can kill them. Some of the things a passenger can do to lessen the risk of injury in an accident include:
- Wear shoes that can grip a wet floor's surface
- Do not panic
- Wear a life vest when it is needed
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