Personal Watercraft Insurance, Accident statistics
According to the United States Coast Guard (USCG), a boating accident occurs any time that someone disappears, is hurt or is killed while boating. The USCG says that over thirty percent of all accidents include a boat driver that has been drinking alcohol. Just as with drivers of automobiles, anyone caught BUI will also face heavy fines or jail time if convicted. They also encounter many situations when accidents occur because boaters lack adequate experience for the situations. To help prevent and reduce boating accidents, the USCG has safety guidelines for boaters and offers courses to improve boating safety and understanding of maritime laws and regulations.