Month: April 2016

Commercial fishing is one of the deadliest jobs in America according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Combine the occupational danger of commercial fishing with the rich history of superstitious lore associated with life on the seas and you have a recipe for some pretty strange beliefs and phobias. Even experienced sport fishermen have to be constantly vigilant and aware of certain unpredictable risks inherent to the ocean, such as engine failure, capsizing, running aground or becoming lost, illness, and foul weather to name just a few. While most of us generally believe that we have control over the direction of our lives, the danger…

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By using a diesel marine engine in your vessel, you’re already doing helping the environment by choosing the option that produces fewer harmful emissions into the air. However, a boater must also be mindful of his surroundings and the wildlife therein. In Florida, protecting the now-endangered manatee has become a challenge as more and more people begin to enjoy recreational boating. If we do not stay vigilant while on the coastal waters of Florida, the manatee may become extinct from the effects of human encroachment. At Diesel Services of America, we feel that it is important to keep yourself and the environment safe when enjoying…

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For those who enjoy a life on the sea, fire should be no stranger. Marine diesel engines and vessels are powerful and complicated machines that deal with hazardous and combustible materials, carrying fuels and oils that could become ticking time bombs if the proper precautions are not taken. Even so, fuel and oil tanks are not the only common sources of fires and explosions aboard vessels, but also the machinery itself – such as engines and generators. Much like the scavenge fires that we discussed in a previous article, an expert sailor aboard any type of vessel worth his sea salt must be prepared to…

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