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CO Poisoning from Boat Exhaust

Boat exhaust can be deadly. Please help our law firm prevent terrible tragedies due to carbon monoxide poisoning on boats by passing along the following information. If you would like to contact our law firm about a carbon monoxide poisoning case, please call 1-888-377-8900 (toll free) or submit our online form for a free consultation.

An 8-Year-Old Passenger on a Boat
Dies of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

In August of 2009, an 8-year-old girl was sitting on a swim platform on a boat when she passed out and fell into the water. An autopsy revealed that she died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

This was not a freak accident. Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in and around boats injures and kills people every year. Our law firm has carbon monoxide poisoning litigation experience.

Facts about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Boating

  • Carbon monoxide symptoms are similar to seasickness or alcohol intoxication;
  • CO can affect you whether you're underway, moored, or anchored;
  • You cannot see, smell, or taste CO;
  • CO can make you sick in seconds. In high enough concentrations, even a few breaths can be fatal;
  • Carbon monoxide can accumulate anywhere in or around your boat.

How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning on a Boat

The United States Coast Guard has provided these steps to help keep carbon monoxide from poisoning you, your passengers, or those around others.
  • Know where and how CO may accumulate in and around your boat.
  • Maintain fresh air circulation throughout the boat at all times. Run exhaust blowers whenever the generator is operating.
  • Know where your engine and generator exhaust outlets are located and keep everyone away these areas.
  • Never sit, teak surf, or hang on the back deck or swim platform while the engines are running. Teak surfing is NEVER a safe activity.
  • Never enter areas under swim platforms where exhaust outlets are located unless the area has been properly ventilated.
  • Although CO can be present without the smell of exhaust fumes, if you smell exhaust fumes,CO is also present. Take immediate action to dissipate these fumes.
  • Treat symptoms of seasickness as possible CO poisoning. Get the person into fresh air immediately. Seek medical attention-unless you're sure it's not CO.
  • Install and maintain CO alarms inside your boat. Do not ignore any alarm. Replace alarms as recommended by the alarm manufacturer.
  • Follow the checklists provided on the United States Coast Guard boat safety website.
  • Get a Vessel Safety Check. A VSC is a free bow-to-stern safety examination.

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