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Day 2: National Safe Boating Week Tip for Pleasure Craft Boaters Around Commercial Navigation As motorboat and pleasure craft season reaches its peak, mariners must stay vigilant and prepare for the unexpected. Situational awareness is crucial, as poor judgment or inattention can cause a motorboat to get too close to a tow, lose power, or face other issues, potentially leading to a dangerous situation where the boat may go under the tow of barges. Shown here is Amherst Madison's M/V CAPT. ED HARRIS, traveling upbound on the Kanawha River with six empty barges. This area, known as the Winfield Pool, passes through St. Albans, Nitro, and the Charleston City Front, which are popular spots for pleasure craft, especially on weekends during the summer. To enhance safety, the CAPT. ED HARRIS has deployed "Last Chance Lines" draped over the head of its two strings of empty barges. These lines serve as a last-resort lifeline for individuals in a pleasure craft that may go under the tow. They provide a critical opportunity for someone to grab on and avoid going under with their boat. This safety measure has proven effective in the past and is an important strategy to potentially save lives. #NationalSafeBoatingWeek #LastChanceLines

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