The commercial shipping industry is responsible for transporting millions of tons of cargo each year. With cargo shipped from foreign and domestic manufacturing or production centers to retail centers around the globe, commercial shipping [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Cargo Shipping

Boating for recreation and commercial purposes brings millions of people to the water each year in the United States. Unfortunately, mechanical breakdowns can sometimes leave boaters stranded. Mobile boat repair businesses have sprung up [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Repairers

In the shipbuilding industry, shipyards and their workers take great pains to ensure vessels are built to specifications and are seaworthy. Throughout the shipbuilding process, regular inspections are made. Failure at any point during [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Surveyors

With the Atlantic hurricane season in full swing, marina owners, boat owners, and boat dealerships alike face significant risks. Storm activity can damage or destroy vessels stored or moored, resulting in millions of dollars [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Boat Dealers

Boat dealerships face many risks in their daily operations. These risks are compounded during the Atlantic hurricane season, where unpredictable winds and tides can cause significant damage to boat inventories. Adequate preparation against storm [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Boat Dealers

The Atlantic hurricane season is in full swing, with several named storms having already affected the United States coastline. Running from June to November, the 2020 season is predicted to be more active than [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Insurance

With an estimated 4300 establishments and over $12 billion in annual revenue in the United States, boat dealerships face various challenges in its operations. Crime is one of the leading challenges; boat theft from [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Boat Dealers

The maritime industry is one of the most potentially hazardous sectors for workers from health and safety perspectives. Throughout history, seafarers faced a wide range of workplace risks, and continue to do so despite [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Maritime Industry

In the United States, most employers are required to provide their employees with workers’ compensation insurance. This state- or federally-mandated insurance is designed to provide financial assistance for employees injured on the job, and [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Commercial Marine

In the United States, employees injured or made ill on the job are covered by workers’ compensation insurance policies. This insurance provides financial support for medical expenses and lost wages resulting from workplace-related injuries [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Maritime Industry

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