As the interface between land and water, marina docks receive much of the attention in daily marina operations. Boaters and marina staff both use facility docks for many purposes, including launching, mooring, and fueling. [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Insurance

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Marina employees are an integral part of the daily operations of marinas and yacht clubs. These personnel perform a wide range of tasks and are often required to have extensive knowledge and training in [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Liability

Tagged: employee training Marina Insurance Marina Liability OSHA employee training OSHA Requirements

Cargo shipping is the foundation on which global commerce is built upon. Container and tanker vessels ply the world’s waterways, transporting goods from manufacturing and processing centers to ports in every corner of the [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Cargo Shipping

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The cargo shipping industry experiences many challenges in its operations. One of the challenges is regulatory compliance with national and international maritime laws, which can often drive up costs, not to mention risk exposures. [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Commercial Marine

Tagged: Cargo Shipping Commercial Marine Commercial Shipping Marine Insurance zero emission standards

Marina and yacht club owners face myriad risks in their daily operations. Marinas can be busy places, with people, large equipment, and expensive boats coexisting in potentially confined spaces. The facilities’ proximity to water [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Liability

Tagged: Hurricane Prep Hurricane Season 2020 Marina Insurance Marina Liability Marina Safety

The coronavirus pandemic has affected individuals and businesses on an unprecedented scale. Stay-at-home and self-quarantine orders have caused the shuttering of businesses across the country, including commercial marinas and yacht clubs. As restrictions ease [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Insurance

Tagged: Coronavirus COVID-19 disinfecting Marina Insurance Marina Patron safety Reopening