Product manufacturer liabilities exist regardless of the industry. Liabilities may appear when a manufacturer’s products are faulty or if they cause unexpected injury to others. In the commercial marine industry, marine manufacturer liabilities represent [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Manufacturers

Tagged: Faulty Products Manufacturing Defect Marine Manufacturer Marine Manufacturer Liability Maritime Liability

Originally developed for military applications, drone technology was quickly adopted by many industries. These autonomous or semi-autonomous flying devices provide unrivaled capabilities, offering new ways to approach difficult, dangerous, or challenging tasks. In the [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Maritime Industry

Tagged: Drone Applications Drone Uses Drones Drones in Maritime Industry Maritime Industry News

The commercial maritime industry experiences regulatory governance on an international scale, and from numerous regulatory entities. These regulations have evolved over time to reflect new understanding, especially when it comes to protecting the marine [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Commercial Marine

Tagged: Alternative Fuels Clean Fuels Commercial Shipping IMO 2020 Maritime Industry Sulfur Regulation

From an early age, most of us have learned that the combination of electricity and water can be dangerous. Unfortunately, electricity is part of our daily lives, and is crucial to nearly every business [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Liability

Tagged: Electric Shock Drowning ESD Personal Watercraft Watercraft Rental

Marinas throughout the United States serve multiple roles for boat owners. Marinas and yacht clubs may provide storage, maintenance, fueling, and recreation for boaters and their guests. It is imperative that these facilities provide [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Insurance

Tagged: Electrical Best Practices Electrical Safety Marina Electrical Safety Marina Operations

Commercial marinas across the United States provide a wide variety of services for their clients. These facilities offer boat storage, fuel, maintenance and repair, and docking for vessels of all types and sizes. Several [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Liability

Tagged: Marina Operations Ocean Pollution Pollution Prevention Waterway Protection

Personal watercraft (PWCs) are some of the most popular recreational options in and around America’s waterways. Commonly referred to as jet skis, PWCs can be found in abundance, from beachside or lake rental operations [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: Jet Ski Jet Ski Accidents Jet Ski Rental Insurance recreational marine programs

In America’s coastal and lakeside communities, marinas offer boat owners a variety of services. Marinas and docks may provide fuel, food, vessel storage, maintenance, and recreation options, only to name a few of the [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Insurance

Tagged: Marina Expectations Marina Liability Marina Operators Marina Regulations Marina Safety

Across the United States, millions of boat and watercraft owners utilize marinas for a variety of services. Commercial marinas typically offer fuel, provisions, mooring, and maintenance services for their boat-owning customers. These facilities are [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Liability

Tagged: Marina Operators Marina Regulations Marina Safety Tips

Entrepreneurs living on or near America’s abundant coastline have many options when it comes to starting a new business. Many choose to take advantage of the proximity to water by starting boat rental operations. [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: Boat Rental Businesses Commercial Marine Insurance general business license Personal Watercraft Rental Insurance