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The <a href="http://www.rappler.com/nation/106749-erratic-maneuver-cause-ormoc-boat-sinking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ormoc motorboat tragedy</a> in the Philippines last July 2015 which killed 62 passengers is a proof of how perilous our seas are. Expect accidents such as this would increase this coming rainy season. In a report on the Philippine Star, according to Anthony Lucero, OIC of PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration), 17 cyclones might enter our country between May to October this year. Although it is lower than 20, which is the average number of cyclones recorded annually, it is an imperative to heighten our disaster preparedness plans before we are badgered again by typhoons.<br />
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The Philippines is a seafaring country so it can’t be avoided if we need to <a href="http://rayomarine.com/" title="travel by water such as riding on a motorboat">travel by water such as riding on a motorboat</a>. Traveling via air is expensive so some of us choose water vessels to take us to our destinations. However, we are still none the wiser and must learn from the mistakes of the past. Here are the boating safety tips we should keep in mind to avoid mishaps at sea:<br />
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<b>Create a pre-departure checklist</b><br />
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As the late Benjamin Franklin puts it, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” No matter how small the boat is, a lifejacket or any floatation device should be kept onboard. Also, attach a whistle on a lifejacket to act as a distress signal. Make sure the boat has navigational lights to be able to travel during nighttime. Check the fuel tank, battery, engine oil and coolant levels. Inspect the boat for any damages. For ferries, a passenger manifest must be completely and correctly filled out before embarking.<br />
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<b>Check the weather forecast</b><br />
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Weather is unpredictable but it is better to check it before you travel. It would be better if you have a portable radio with you to be informed in case the forecast changes. Yet, be forewarned that the condition of the sea is as erratic as the weather. For instance (we experienced this while we are going back to Gumaca, Quezon): the sea was calm before we set off but while we were halfway of our journey, we were met by waves and rainfall. Despite of this, we were grateful because we safely reached the port. We later found out from the crew that we were right in the middle of a mild tornado!<br />
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<b>Don’t exceed the number of passengers</b><br />
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This is a call to all passenger water vessels out there. How many times did we hear of a boat sinking due to overloading? It is simple arithmetic but because of carelessness and greedy operators, sadly, it still happens.<br />
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<b>Double check the cargo</b><br />
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This tip is for large vessels which can carry any sizes of cargo. One of the examples we can cite is what happened in Ormoc. Rear Admiral William Melad, PCG (Philippine Coast Guard) commandant, explained on Rappler the cause of the accident. “You would understand this was a motorboat. There was a placement of cargo. When it veered, a little movement of cargo occurred then the chain reaction came next,” he said. Make sure all cargoes are tightly secured and do not overload.<br />
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<b>Identify non-swimmers</b><br />
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This is an advice from West Marine. According to them, “supply non-swimmers with life jackets that fit and that they will wear while on the water.” It is better to be safe than sorry, right? It would be best if everyone wore one just in case a sudden change in weather occurs.<br />
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According to the report by Asian Development Bank (ADB) entitled “<a href="http://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/institutional-document/33700/files/philippines-transport-assessment.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philippines: Transport Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map</a>,” it mentioned, “the cause of maritime accidents include human error; natural causes; lack of vessel traffic management; lack of navigational aids; and poor ship maintenance.” This was hit spot on by the Manila Times, where they stated, “For a country of more than 7,000 islands, which has a proud seafaring tradition dating back centuries, and which provides fully one-fourth of the manpower for the global maritime industry, the record of frequent fatal accidents due to bad management or poorly equipped and maintained vessels is not only ironic, it is downright shameful.”<br />
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Sailboats or any watercraft in general, have been part of history from the ancient to the modern generation. It was used to fortify and destroy nations. Boats of all sizes were able to connect several cultures all over the world. Although we can travel by air, our seas and oceans remain the busiest trading route among other means of transportation. Without the efforts of early explorers, we will be forever ignorant of how beautiful and rich the other side of our planet is. </div>
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Here is the list of the famous marine vessels of all time:</div>
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<b>The Queen Anne’s Revenge</b></div>
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She was captured by pirate captain Benjamin Hornigold from French merchants on November 1717. Hornigold later gave it to his first mate at the time, the infamous pirate captain Blackbeard. Originally named the Concord, it has 26 guns and weighs 300 tons. When Blackbeard became captain himself, he upgraded the frigate to 40 guns and renamed it as “The Queen Anne’s Revenge.” </div>
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<b>The Red Flag Fleet</b></div>
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We are not talking about one ship only. This one consists of 1700-1800 ships and ruled by Ching Shih, the Pirate Queen of China. The Red Flag Fleet, a formidable pirate armada, plundered towns and ships across Chinese coastline. It was no match even for Chinese, Portuguese and British naval ships.</div>
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<b>The Golden Hind</b></div>
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This pirate ship was not famous because of its loots. She successfully circumnavigated the globe under the captaincy of Sir Francis Drake. It took 2 years, 10 months and 18 days to accomplish such undertaking. Her main purpose is to rein terror over Spanish ports in the 1570s.  She was also the first one to navigate the Straits of Magellan. And aboard this ship, Sir Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth because of his successful mission.</div>
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<b>The Santa Maria, the Pinta and the Nina</b></div>
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These three were commissioned by the Spanish government to help the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. His mission is to find the Indies or Asia which he believed were rich of gold and spices. During his voyage, he accidentally discovered the New World though his original plan is to pursue Asia. </div>
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<b>The Spray</b></div>
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Joshua Slocum sailed with the Spray with one goal in mind: to be the first man to circumnavigate the world single-handedly. He sailed off Boston on April 24, 1895 and was able to complete it for more than three years. Slocum docked at Newport, Rhode Island on June 27, 1898 that ended his expedition.</div>
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His female counterpart is Krystyna Chojnowska- Liskiewicz. She navigated the world using a sailing yacht named Mazurek. Krystyna started her voyage on February 28, 1976 and concluded it on April 21, 1978. </div>
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<b>USS Missouri (BB-63)</b></div>
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Also known as “Mighty Mo” or “Big Mo”, she participated in the World War 2, the Korean War and the Gulf War. Aboard this warship, the surrender ceremony of the Empire of Japan took place on September 2, 1945 that ended the WW2. Today, she operates as a floating museum at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. </div>
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<b>IJN Yamato</b></div>
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This was the most powerful battleship ever built and served as the flagship of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto during WW2. Yamato broke the norm and the rule of 35,000 tons per new warship as dictated by international treaties. She weighed more than 65,000 tons earning also the title of being the heaviest battleship.  She was sunk by the American forces on April 7, 1945 with 13 torpedoes and six direct bomb hits.</div>
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<b>The Titanic</b></div>
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It was commissioned by the White Star Line on 1909, and during its time, it was the largest, fastest and most luxurious liner, according to BBC. In 1912, it was ready for its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York. But, as we all know, the British luxury liner met its tragic (iceberg!) end on April 14, 1912. She was starred and featured in many films, museums and books.</div>
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<b>The Father’s Day</b></div>
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Krystyna’s Mazurek is not the smallest water vessel on this list. In 1993, the Father’s Day, the world’s tiniest sailboat (5 ft. 4 in.), was sailed across the Atlantic for 105 days by Hugo Vihlen. She was made from fiberglass-enclosed AIrex foam and equipped with GPS, water maker, VHF radio, and SSB/Ham radio. She was able to survive being capsized by whales and hurricanes during their voyage.</div>
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<b>The Phoenicians</b></div>
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Of course, we will never forget one of the pioneers of maritime expeditions. This ancient civilization is a maritime community and, even built an empire on the seas. They’re also experts in sea trade and commerce. They constructed merchant ships and warships which were propelled by oars and sails. It is worth-mentioning that one of their greatest contributions to mankind is the Phoenician alphabet which served as the basis for the Greek alphabet.</div>
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Now, where we can find <a href="http://rayomarine.com/">sailboats for sale in the Philippines</a>? Because if The Father’s Day can do it, maybe we all can, too!</div>
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