Drowning

Incidents

More Than 40 Missing In Nigeria Boat Accident

LAGOS, Aug 17 (Reuters) – More than 40 people were missing in a boat accident in Nigeria after a boat conveying 50 persons

Lifesaving Incidents

Thirteen Dead, Dozens Missing In Nigeria Boat Accident

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, July 27 (Reuters) – Thirteen people were confirmed dead with dozens more missing after a boat ferrying around 100

Lifesaving Incidents

At Least 27 Killed After Vietnam Tourist Boat Capsizes

HANOI, July 19 (Reuters) – At least 27 people died after a tourist boat capsized in stormy weather

Accidents

Greek Authorities Investigating After Man Drowns Trying to Board Departing Ferry in Piraeus Port

ATHENS, Sept 6 (Reuters) – A 36-year-old man who tried to board a passenger ship as it sailed from Greece‘s Piraeus port on Tuesday

Interesting

Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning

Drowning is not the violent, splashing, call for help that most people expect. In this article, Mario explains what drowning really looks like and how to

Blog

Norwegian Cruise Line Hires Lifeguards After Multiple Child Deaths

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced that the line will begin employing certified lifeguards at all of the family pools across their fleet. The need for

Blog

Deadly Distractions – Parents Question Cruise Line Policy As Boy Remains In Coma

“Can a sign prevent kids from drowning on cruise ships?” asked Kim Browning, a parent and frequent cruise ship guest, in a message sent to gCaptain

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Speaking of Drowning

The reaction to an article posted here on gCaptain and again here on my site has been just this side of overwhelming.  I’d like to thank everyone who