An initial search didn’t find the man, so officers from the Rice and St. Cloud Police Department, as well as the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota State Patrol, joined the search with canines, drones, watercraft, and a helicopter.

Source: https://wjon.com/missing-man-found-safe-in-royalton-area-campground/

A team of scientists and environmentalists tests out the WasteShark, an unmanned watercraft that vacuums up soda cans and potato-chip bags.

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/science/elements/why-its-so-hard-to-forecast-wildfire-smoke

Charges expected to be filed against Childers include boating while intoxicated involving the death of another and careless and imprudent operation of a watercraft.

Source: https://newstalkkzrg.com/2023/08/27/boat-crashes-at-lake-of-the-ozarks-one-killed-three-injured/

Failure to maintain your watercraft properly.

Source: https://womiowensboro.com/boating-hidden-carbon-monoxide-danger/

Maritime Minister, Baroness Charlotte Vere said: “The watercraft industry is thriving and it’s great to see more and more people enjoying activities.

Source: https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23266543.southend-benefit-new-laws-jet-skiers/?ref=rss

Officers from DLNR’s Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement were on land and in the water on personal watercraft to provide the first day of 24-hour watch over the seals and any humans who get too close to the endangered animals.

Source: https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/04/23/hawaii-news/monk-seal-pair-enjoy-ocean-frolic-off-kaimana-beach/

Public records showed he owned at least one vessel made by Sea-Doo, a company known for its jet ski-style personal watercraft.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/10/28/maine-massacre-suspect-found-dead-apparently-of-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/

So, on May 1, council passed on the idea of a dedicated fire boat instead passing a motion saying Stag Island must obtain a commercial operators watercraft license to allow the department to use the ferry to get to the island for emergencies.

Source: https://petrolialambtonindependent.ca/2023/05/14/no-dedicated-fire-boat-for-stag-and-fawn-island/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=no-dedicated-fire-boat-for-stag-and-fawn-island

Submersibles are manned watercraft that move similarly to submarines but within a much more limited range.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/titanic-sub-missing-rescuers-search-op-latest-news-oxygen-limited-time-running-out-4138852

That includes standup paddleboards, kayaks, personal watercraft and other craft.

Source: https://thetahoeweekly.com/2023/06/preserve-tahoes-pristine-paradise-tips-for-enjoying-summer-from-trash-to-traffic/

The LPD hull designation for the San Antonio-class stands for “landing pad dock” and as such it houses troops, aircraft, and some smaller watercraft.

Source: https://247wallst.com/special-report/2023/11/16/the-19-warships-and-submarines-of-the-us-navy-fleet/

The Viewing Guidelines page on this website provides helpful tips on how to respectfully observe manatees, additional guidelines for boat and personal watercraft operators, and information on what you can do to help with manatee conservation.

Source: https://communitynewspapers.com/coral-gables-news/message-from-rodney-barreto-fwc-chair-november-is-manatee-awareness-month/