Diver Killed in Old Port Cove Marina

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http://www.wpbf.com/article/diver-cleaning-yacht-bottom-killed-when-propeller-turned-on/10231016 Very sad. I stayed there 6 weeks ago.
 
That's an awful thing to hear about. I really hope it was not due to some brainless person onboard thinking it would be fun to put a little scare into the diver, but that seems like a strong, and criminal, possibility.
 
This is why there has to be tag-outs, notices, watch briefings...

There seems to be a rash of mishaps. Yesterday morning, neighbor about 10 doors down, drowned in our canal.

Shipmates, Be Careful Out There!
 
If the thruster on the boat he was cleaning was actuated, I smell a very hefty penalty via lawsuit. It will never make up for the loss of life but the owner has to suffer for that act.
 
Sad News. Underwriter will suffer, big time. Death on the High Seas Act case.
 
Wow! That is an on time eye opener for me. I am diving at our dock to clean the bottom of my boat and several others in about 2 weeks. I think now my wife will be going with me and standing guard on each boat as I do the work.
 
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Originally posted by River Runner

I am diving at our dock to clean the bottom of my boat and several others in about 2 weeks.

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You're scaring me! The part of all this that I find scary is "OH" in your signature. If you are diving in fresh water, in the vicinity of other boats with generators, or in a marina, the risk of injury from stray electricity is extremely high. Make that Unacceptably High.

Do you dive to clean boat bottoms professionally?
 
I don't dive professionally. I am a hobby diver. I may just take my boat up river and drop anchor away from the marina. With the lack of performance I think that I may have a root growing from my hull to the river bottom which needs clipped. My boat didn't move from the dock for 12 years. I understand the risks of electrocution near a dock. We have a pretty good electrical inspection program in place. Not good enough to bet my life on it I guess. Warning taken.
 
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Not good enough to bet my life on it I guess. Warning taken.
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THANK YOU!!!! You took that warning in the spirit it was given. Anchoring elsewhere is the way to go. Also, don't run the generator.

In boating class, we suggest leaving bottom cleaning to professionals. It's not because we think they're expendable and owners aren't. It's because we trust that professionals have the training, skill and experience to know what they can do, what they can't, and warnings to watch for.
 
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