I am just wondering, not sailing a ship. I wish i had a ship.
2006-06-26 12:32:23 · 27 answers · asked by Valkyrie 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Ok guys, i get it. I understand now . thanks.
2006-06-26 12:43:16 · update #1
Once out in open, international waters; the Captain is the law. Once near shore, the laws of the country take over.
No person can make quick, rational decisions while drunk. Unfortunately, even in wide open waters, weather can change quickly and things can break.
Almost 20 years ago, the Exxon Valdez ran aground and created the worst oil spill in US history. The ecology of Prince William Sound is still struggling to recover.
Technically the ship's pilot was at the helm. The Captain was in his bunk, sleeping off a shore-leave drunk. Because he was incapacitated while the ship was under way, it is as good as him swerving it himself. He simply was unavailable to make the needed navigational decisions.
The same thing can happen on a bass fishing boat. Things happen, and the operator needs to be able to make clear decisions.
I enjoy a good alcoholic beverage, for recreation. But it is never a good idea to become incapacitated when you are responsible for life or property, especially your own.
2006-06-26 13:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by Brewfun 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, a BWI is about two & half times more expensive than a DWI & very bad news. If you mean an actual ship, as in you'd have a commercial captain's license, that's a year in federal prison to start. Just had a case a month ago with a cruise ship captain that was a little tipsy AT PORT in seatle during a suprise coast guard safety inspection. He was fired on the spot & taken directly to the federal prosecutor's office & jail.
2006-06-26 21:05:25 · answer #2 · answered by djack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! The captain of the Exxon Valdez was inebriated and he was sailing when the great oil spill happened 17 years ago!
2006-06-26 12:38:12 · answer #3 · answered by Glory 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can sail without operating a motor,therefore you are not operating under the influence in Mass.
2006-06-26 13:18:25 · answer #4 · answered by mugabi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you can be arrested for riding a bike drunk ( it happened to someone I know ) and walkin down the street, I think a boat would be the same way.
2006-06-26 12:36:47 · answer #5 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just ask the Capt. Of the Exxon Valdez
2006-06-26 15:17:18 · answer #6 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
§ 1547.11. Operation or physical control under influence of alcohol or drug; testing.
Statute text
(A) No person shall operate or be in physical control of any vessel underway or shall manipulate any water skis, aquaplane, or similar device on the waters in this state if, at the time of the operation, control, or manipulation, any of the following applies:
2006-06-26 12:39:44 · answer #7 · answered by asterisk_dot_asterisk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Coast Guard doesn't like that. So, if you get a ship, get a captain and crew to go with it if you want to drink while you float.
2006-06-26 12:36:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remeber the oil spill off of the west coast by Alaska?..I believe it was the Valdez oil spill...that captain was drunk....
2006-06-26 12:38:39 · answer #9 · answered by Entity of Life 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that it's still against the law...I had a friend who was taken home by the cops because he was WALKING home drunk...
2006-06-26 13:25:39 · answer #10 · answered by meagain2238 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋