On the occasion of the conclusion of New Zealand’s national Safer Boating Week on 19 October, Maritime NZ reiterated to skippers the importance of always wearing a lifejacket and always ensuring that there is the right size of lifejackets for everyone onboard. Last year, 19 people died in recreational boating accidents on New Zealand waters.
As such, Maritime NZ summarized five simple things to help keep safer in boats:
- Wear your lifejacket – this is the single most important thing to do to help...