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• Small Passenger Boat Safety Improvements Could Prevent Deaths, Injuries: NTSB

  September 6, 2024

  Grace Muller

  Federal officials have renewed their call for the U.S. Coast Guard to require small passenger boat safety management systems (SMS), on the fifth anniversary of a deadly passenger boat fire that killed dozens.

• NTSB Urges Coast Guard To Require Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Passenger Vessels

  September 7, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The NTSB is urging the U.S. Coast Guard to put new passenger vessel safety measures in place four years after a deadly boat fire off the coast of California claimed 34 lives.

• “Ride the Ducks” Lawsuits Filed Over Tragic Boat Accident

  July 31, 2018

  Russell Maas

  A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the Ride The Ducks tour boat company following a fatal accident that killed 16 passengers and the driver.

• Duck Boat Accident Latest In String Of Deadly Incidents Linked to Amphibious Vehicles

  July 23, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Duck boats used for tour groups are under scrutiny following the death of 17 people on a Missouri lake last week; the latest in a string of accidents in recent years.

• Houseboat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Study Leads to New Standards

  July 3, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  NIOSH reports that uncontrolled gas houseboat generators can put out deadly levels of carbon monoxide gas.

• Injuries, Death Highlight Carbon Monoxide Boating Risks

  July 3, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Twelve boaters were injured and one killed in two separate incidents on Sunday that highlight the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning while boating.

• Carnival Triumph Lawsuits Filed Over Cruise Ship Fire

  February 19, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A number of lawsuits are being filed on behalf of passengers who were on the horrific voyage of the Carnival...

• Costa Concordia Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Carnival

  January 30, 2012

  Staff Writers

  A class action lawsuit has been filed against Costa Cruise line and its parent company, Carnival Cruise lines, on behalf...

• Product Liability Lawsuit Over Boat Accident Results in $31M Verdict

  June 24, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A California jury has awarded $31 million to the families of two women who were seriously injured by the propeller...

• Mesothelioma Diagnosis Lawsuit Results in $1M Award

  November 22, 2010

  Staff Writers

  A New York jury has awarded $1 million in a mesothelioma lawsuit to the family of a man who was...