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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 14-06-2016, 10:43
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Posted By Stumble
Re: Can a fireman force you to abandon your boat?

In the US this is not true. The USCG has the option, in some case the obligation to deme a vessel so unsutable for the voyage that it cannot continue. At which point they can prohibit departure under...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 14-06-2016, 08:33
Replies: 69
Views: 10,184
Posted By Stumble
Re: Can a fireman force you to abandon your boat?

Well apparently this idiot didn't because he was worried about what a fire on a sailboat that had a gentle grounding?

At least in the states the USCG has the ability to declare a ship 'manafestly...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 13-06-2016, 14:50
Replies: 69
Views: 10,184
Posted By Stumble
Re: Can a fireman force you to abandon your boat?

No one but the USCG can remove you from a boat, and for that the commander has to determine that the vessel is manifestly unsafe for the voyage... It's a pretty high standard. So far as I know no...
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