Divers cleaning boat hulls underwater receive no protection from electric shock drowning hazards, though the risk is lower in saltwater because they are not significantly more conductive than seawater and will feel only a tingle rather than paralysis.
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Mike BonakerEvidence Quote
“it's much less of an issue in salt water uh you're more than likely gonna feel a little bit of a tingle uh but because you're not so much more conductive than the water around you”
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ABYC Online Education "Huddle": Discussion and Review of Popular Technical Topics with Mike Bonicker— American Boat & Yacht Council - ABYCCreated: 8/13/2026, 9:52:05 AM
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