Every person enjoys his journey in different ways. Some people go to the mountains and feel the thrill of trekking, bungee jumping or other adventure sports. Those who go to visit the sea shore, river or lake, make boating the most memorable part of their trip. There are many such beautiful tourist places in India where the trip seems incomplete without boating. But sometimes this fun boating experience suddenly turns into trouble.
Recently, a tragic accident took place when a cruise ship capsized at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, in which many people drowned. A picture of this accident is becoming increasingly viral on social media. In which a mother and her child are seen. Everyone’s heart is shaken after seeing this picture. Similarly, some time ago, many devotees lost their lives due to boat sinking in Mathura. Such accidents keep happening again and again in the country. The real problem is that most of the Indian tourists are not aware of the necessary safety rules before boarding the boat. Therefore, let us explain what things should be kept in mind while riding a boat or cruise.
Traveling on a boat in a river, lake or sea is really interesting and fun. Walking on the waves of water, seeing the surroundings and feeling the breeze, all this feels very good. But even small carelessness can turn this experience into danger. Therefore, it is very important to prepare beforehand.
Every passenger should be aware of the capacity of the boat. Whenever you sit in any cruise or boat, pay attention to the number written on the bottom. Which tells how many people can sit safely in it. Besides, a white border is also made. When people board, if this white strip starts sinking in the water, then it should be understood that the boat is overloaded. Even on big boats or cruise ships, it is clearly written about the maximum number of passengers that can sit. Never board a boat with more than the prescribed number of people. Due to overcrowding, the balance of the boat gets disturbed and the risk of capsizing increases.
Getting accurate information about the weather: When people boarded the cruise in the Bargi accident, the weather seemed normal. But as soon as we reached the middle of the river, strong winds started blowing and the cruise overturned. Therefore, always check the weather before boarding the boat. Find out from the local administration, boat owner or weather app whether there is going to be wind, rain or storm in the coming hours. If there is a possibility of bad weather, postpone the journey.
The most important safety precaution is to wear a life jacket before boarding the boat. Even if you know how to swim, still wear a life jacket. After wearing the life jacket, check it thoroughly to see if there are any tears or tears and whether the buckle is closing properly or not. A life jacket helps you float up if you fall into the water, the boat capsizes or there is a strong wave. This is the biggest protection that can save your life.
Every tourist destination has its own rules for boating. In some places it is prohibited to go to areas with deep water, areas with strong currents or restricted areas. Read the boards written there or ask the guide to understand. Breaking the rules not only puts your life in danger but can also cause trouble to others.
Know this in advance: Keep these things in mind as soon as you board the boat:
Do not ride a boat before sunrise and after sunset. If an accident occurs in the dark, it becomes very difficult to carry out rescue work. It is safest to boat during daylight hours.
If a person drowns in water and becomes unconscious after being pulled out, his life can be saved by giving CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation). This is an easy technique, you can learn it with a little training. Keep this knowledge with you while going on a journey.
