Re: Any recourse against boaters who ignore diver down flags?

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Posted by Captain Tim on July 22, 2002 at 13:37:34:

In Reply to: Any recourse against boaters who ignore diver down flags? posted by bluwaterexplorer on July 22, 2002 at 13:16:27:

Wish there was. Currently there is no law that protects divers. The flag means that your vessel has underwater divers in the water. But no limits as to how far a boat has to stay away. It just says that boats SHOULD stay away. Even after the accident last year when a diver was killed because a boat ran over him the laws have not changed. It is very frustating, and dangerous.
Captain Tim

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What about when we also want to put divers in the water? Wayne 16:00:23 07/22/02 (3)
- Re: What about when we also want to put divers in the water? Brad 17:05:46 07/22/02 (2)
  - Depends on the site, of course. Wayne 21:20:51 07/22/02 (1)
    - Re: Depends on the site, of course. Brad 04:31:44 07/23/02 (0)
How about if flying the alpha flag - restricted maneuverability? nt brianc 14:26:48 07/22/02 (0)

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