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Nexus Captain Calls for Serious Reform and Accountability in Cruise Line Passenger Safety

admin | January 27, 2012 | One comment

Nexus Captain Calls for Serious Reform and Accountability in Cruise Line Passenger Safety











Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

Nexus Consulting Group of Alexandria, LLC, a leading provider of private maritime safety and security solutions, is calling on the cruise industry to implement independent passenger distress call systems. Similar to how anyone might pull a fire alarm, independent distress calls would alert authorities in case of disaster and a breakdown in the chain of command, as was seen recently on the Costa Concordia. Safety systems, no matter how well-intentioned, can fail due to human error and a lack of redundancy.

“Current distress systems make passengers reliant on a ‘chain of command’ for reaching the outside authorities, but what if the crew on board doesn’t do their jobs?” asks Captain Bill Doherty, director of maritime affairs for Nexus. “Passengers need to have the ability to ask for help if something seems dangerous and help is not being provided by the crew. Ideally, a passenger distress system would never need to be used, but when lives are at stake, any risk is unacceptable.”

Questions are being raised about the Costa Concordia’s captain, Francseco Schettino, and his possible consumption of alcohol prior to the the disaster. If this is the case, those in charge of passenger safety may have become incapable of doing their jobs. Nexus believes that the safety of the passengers should be deferred into their own hands at all levels possible to avoid any safety risk.

Nexus Consulting Group is taking the lead in demanding change from a key travel industry, with cruise safety specialists and programs designed to assist cruise lines with their safety management. To discuss Nexus’ cruise safety services, please contact Nexus Consulting at 703-224-8984.

To view Captain Doherty’s full recommendation to the cruise industry as a former Safety Manager for a major cruise line, please see the “What can we learn from the Costa Concordia?” white paper on the Nexus site.

For more information about Nexus or to receive a free consultation please contact the sales department at: info (at) ncga (dot) us

About Captain Bill Doherty

Captain Bill Doherty is a 1967 graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, a licensed US Coast Guard Master-Unlimited tonnage, and qualified First Class Pilot, Prince William Sound, Valdez, Alaska. Captain Doherty has served on numerous US Navy warships and was the Head of Maritime Affairs for the Chief of Naval Operations during Operations Desert Storm. Over the course of his career, he has commanded tankers, containerships, research vessels, high-speed ferries, and was an instructor at his alma mater. Before retirement, his latest position was as Safety Manager for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Captain Doherty now serves as the director of maritime relations for Nexus Consulting.

About Nexus Consulting Group of Alexandria, LLC

Established in 2005, Nexus Consulting is a US veteran-owned and operated private safety and security company that places unprecedented focus on compliance while actively protecting passengers, crews, equipment and cargo from maritime threats. Internationally, Nexus Consulting is taking the lead in maritime security utilizing the Nexus Solution. Nexus also offers marine safety and security consulting services to private shipping fleets, cargo vessels and cruise lines.

Visit Nexus online at: http://www.NCGA.US

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Summer Water Safety Tip: How to Fit and Borrow a Child’s Life Jacket

admin | November 20, 2011 | One comment

Summer Water Safety Tip: How to Fit and Borrow a Child’s Life Jacket













When properly fit and secured, a child’s life jacket will not slip over the head.

Alexandria, VA (Vocus) March 17, 2009

Summer will soon be here and for many parents, this may be the first time your family goes boating. To make sure everyone is ready, the non-profit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has three free online resources at http://www.BoatUS.com/foundation/LJLP/fit_video.asp to make sure the kids are safe:

How to properly fit a kid’s life jacket: Having a child wear an adult or incorrectly sized life jacket could be as dangerous as having no life jacket at all, giving parents a false sense of security. A short online video explains how to fit a right-sized life jacket to your child.

How to borrow a kid’s life jacket if you don’t have one: Boaters don’t always have every kid-sized life jacket aboard. However, the BoatUS Foundation has over 500 locations across the country — local marinas, fire departments and other waterfront businesses — where parents can borrow a kid’s life jacket (in various sizes) for the day or weekend, absolutely free. The Web site allows parents to search for a Kid’s Life Jacket Loaner location near them. The program loaned out over 90,000 life jackets last year, and three lives have been saved to date.

Know your state’s life jacket laws: Confused about who needs a life jacket? The Web site has a state-by-state listing of life jacket regulations.

For more information on boating water safety and the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water go to http://www.BoatUS.com/foundation.

About the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water:

Founded in 1981, the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit education and research organization primarily funded by the voluntary contributions of the 600,000 members of BoatUS. It excels in providing safe, smart and clean boating resources for boat owners nationwide.

Press Contact:

Alanna Keating,

800-245-2628, ext. 8354

AKeating (at) BoatUS.com

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Boat-Ed.com Upgrades Ohio Online Boating Safety Course and Boating License Test

admin | July 2, 2011 | One comment

Boat-Ed.com Upgrades Ohio Online Boating Safety Course and Boating License Test











Take the Ohio Boating Course.


Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 24, 2011

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft is promoting the “Wear It Ohio!” program, a life jacket awareness campaign to encourage boaters to wear life jackets or inflatable vests anytime while boating. The campaign reinforces safety by loaning new inflatable life vests to more than 1,600 Ohio boaters for the boating season.

But wearing life jackets isn’t the only way to stay safe on the water. Become an educated, responsible boater by completing the Boat Ohio safe boating course and make Ohio boating safe and enjoyable.

At Boat-Ed.com (http://www.Boat-Ed.com/Ohio), boaters learn the official boat education content developed for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. This safe boating course lets students get their Ohio boating license (or jet ski license) online to comply with Ohio law. The new-and-improved Boat Ohio course now offers the highest-quality online experience—less text, plenty of interactive reviews and practice, and on-the-water videos.

Students move quickly through short segments designed for bite-sized reading and quick comprehension. Learning is reinforced with interactive animations, and students feel like they’re on the water as they study casting off and docking, rescue techniques, the “Circle of Death,” and other boaters safety course topics.

Best of all, Boat Ed has added more than an hour of streaming video with 45 exciting on-the-water action sequences. Produced over a 10-month period at a cost of $ 250,000, Boat Ed’s video was shot with state-of-art equipment (jib arm cameras, specialized camera boats, gyro stabilizers) and professional talent (40 actors/extras, 10 camera crew members, and professional boat and PWC operators). Getting an online boaters license has never been so fun!

Students study the fast-paced boating safety course (http://www.Boat-Ed.com/Ohio) online when it fits their schedule—setting up a free account and logging in or out as you wish. The online boating exam fee includes the boat course, unit quizzes, and unlimited attempts at the online boating license test. No payment is required until students pass the final boaters exam.

After passing the Ohio boating exam, students instantly print out a temporary boating licence certificate. They receive their permanent card by mail.

The recognized leader in boating safety, Boat Ed is the official and exclusive provider of print, video, or online boating safety courses for 49 states, plus the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. For more information about boater’s licence or safety certification requirements, please visit Boat-Ed.com (http://www.Boat-Ed.com/).

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Boat-Ed.com Prepares North Carolina Boaters With New Online Boating Safety Course and Boat License Exam

admin | June 24, 2011 | One comment

Boat-Ed.com Prepares North Carolina Boaters With New Online Boating Safety Course and Boat License Exam











Take the North Carolina Boating Course.


Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 23, 2011

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has announced that the state’s annual free fishing day is July 4. Residents and non-residents may fish in all of North Carolina’s public waters, including coastal waters, without purchasing a fishing license on July 4.

For those who plan to fish for free at sites that are accessible by boat, it’s the perfect time to make North Carolina boating safe and enjoyable. Become an educated, responsible boater by completing the Boat North Carolina safe boating course.

At Boat-Ed.com (http://www.Boat-Ed.com/NorthCarolina), boaters learn the official boat education content developed for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. With this safe boating course, students earn their North Carolina boating license (or jet ski license) online to comply with North Carolina law. The new-and-improved Boat North Carolina course now offers the highest-quality online experience—less text, plenty of interactive reviews and practice, and on-the-water videos.

Students move quickly through short segments designed for bite-sized reading and quick comprehension. Learning is reinforced with interactive animations, and students feel like they’re on the water as they study casting off and docking, rescue techniques, the “Circle of Death,” and other boaters safety course topics.

Best of all, Boat Ed has added more than an hour of streaming video with 45 exciting on-the-water action sequences. Produced over a 10-month period at a cost of $ 250,000, Boat Ed’s video was shot with state-of-art equipment (jib arm cameras, specialized camera boats, gyro stabilizers) and professional talent (40 actors/extras, 10 camera crew members, and professional boat and PWC operators). Getting an online boaters license has never been so fun!

Students study the fast-paced boating safety course (http://www.Boat-Ed.com/NorthCarolina) online when it fits their schedule—students simply set up a free account and log in or out as they wish. The online boating exam fee includes the boat course, unit quizzes, and unlimited attempts at the online boating license test. No payment is required until students pass the final boaters exam.

After passing the North Carolina boating exam, students instantly print out a temporary certificate. They receive their their permanent North Carolina boating safety education certificate by mail.

As an added bonus, students who send a copy of their boaters safety course certificate (or boating licence, as it’s sometimes called) to their insurance agency might be eligible for a discount on boat or personal watercraft (PWC) insurance.

The recognized leader in boating safety, Boat Ed is the official and exclusive provider of print, video, or online boating safety courses for 49 states, plus the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. For more information about boater’s licence or safety certification requirements, please visit Boat-Ed.com (http://www.Boat-Ed.com/).

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Electrical Safety Foundation International Launches 2010 Holiday Safety Campaign

admin | November 14, 2010 | One comment

Electrical Safety Foundation International Launches 2010 Holiday Safety Campaign











Arlington, VA (Vocus) November 4, 2010

Earlier today, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) announced the launch of its annual holiday safety campaign, encouraging families and communities across the country to Make Safety a Tradition of the holiday season. The winter holiday season is traditionally a festive and eventful time of year. Celebrations, family gatherings and visits from houseguests traditionally increase in number during the season. Unfortunately, statistics show that incidents of home fires and electrical accidents typically increase during the winter holiday season as well.

According to a recent consumer survey conducted by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), nearly 60 percent of people plan to host guests in their homes during this holiday season.

“Preparing for the arrival of guests in the midst of the hectic holiday season can be challenging,” cautions Brett Brenner, president of the Electrical Safety Foundation International. “While festive decorations and savory food may seem like the most important aspects of holiday entertaining, remember not to overlook the safety of your guests.”

This holiday season, ESFI is teaming up once again with The Home Depot to create a safety awareness campaign with the goal of focusing national attention on the safety concerns specific to holiday activities.

In addition, ESFI, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is educating Americans about safety concerns associated with holiday entertaining, focusing specifically on child safety, decorating and decreasing the risk of home fires.

As a part of this holiday safety program, ESFI has prepared a Holiday Safety Community Toolkit that is organized to align with the campaign itself, providing consumers with a collection of new resources to help them become safety-conscious hosts and houseguests this season. In addition, ESFI’s seasonal website features tips, facts, statistics, trends, and safety reminders to help keep families and communities safe this season.

ESFl’s complementary 2010 Holiday Safety Community Toolkit can be downloaded at no cost on the Foundation’s seasonal website, http://www.holidaysafety.org.

“It is critical that families remember to keep safety in mind while enjoying this exciting and extremely busy time of year,” reminds Brenner. “A proactive approach to safety will help you give the gift of safety to your family and friends this holiday season.”

Visit ESFI’s holiday safety website, http://www.holidaysafety.org, throughout the holiday season for all of the safety tips and tools you need to Make Safety a Tradition for your family.

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) is the premier 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety at home and in the workplace. For more information about ESFI and electrical safety, visit http://www.electrical-safety.org.

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