For boat owners, marinas offer a wide range of services, not to mention outdoor enjoyment. For marina operators, however, these facilities represent a diverse collection of risk exposures. Close proximity to water bodies and [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Insurance

Tagged: boat owners Marina Liabilities marina operator Marina Property marina risks

Marine vessel operators, including both commercial ship captains as well as recreational boaters, face many challenges when at sea. Because the open ocean has no visible landmarks, skill in navigation is crucial. Vessel operators [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Commercial Marine

Tagged: Commercial Shipping Marine Navigation Maritime Navigation Navigation Navigation Risk Management

With millions of tons of goods transported each year and a fleet of thousands of vessels, the global shipping industry is a vital part of world commerce. The shipping industry has the responsibility of [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Cargo Shipping

Tagged: Commercial Marine Commercial Marine Equipment Global Commerce Global Shipping Risks Maritime Industry Shipping Risks

As the backbone of world commerce and as an industry consisting of thousands of vessels and facilities all over the world, the commercial marine industry faces numerous risks. Marine operations depend on risk management [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Commercial Marine

Tagged: Commercial Marine Commercial Marine Equipment Commercial Marine Risks Commercial Shipping

In the commercial maritime industry, dredging operations represent some of the riskiest procedures and practices for both workers and the environment. Dredging requires the use of heavy machinery, which presents significant hazards for employees. [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Cargo Shipping

Tagged: Cargo Shipping Dredging Dredging Practices Dredging Safety Marine Excavation

The commercial shipping industry is a complex and dynamic sector, with many different types of vessels and facilities working together to support global shipping interests. Commercial shippers are responsible for moving millions of tons [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Cargo Shipping

Tagged: Cargo Ship Types Cargo Transport Commercial Marine Commercial Shipping global shipping

Boat owners have many options when it comes to maintaining and storing their vessels. For those owners with larger vessels, trailering is not one of those options. Larger boats, including pleasure craft and fishing [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Yacht Club

Tagged: Boat Club Choosing a Yacht Club Yacht Club Benefits Yacht Club Options

Hurricane season and boat dealerships: A period during the year when potential risks skyrocket. As these dealership and vessel-building facilities are typically near large bodies of water, including the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Boat Dealers

Tagged: boat dealer Hurricane Prep Hurricane Season Hurricane Season 2020

Boat owners on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States have many issues to contend with. One of those major issues is that of hurricanes. Powerful winds, currents, and storm surges caused [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Liability

Tagged: Hurricane Prep Hurricane Preparartion Hurricane Season 2020 Marina Hurricane Prep Marina Preparation

First emerging in China in late 2019, the novel coronavirus responsible for the severe respiratory disease known as COVID-19 quickly spread around the globe. Eventually, the viral spread was declared a global pandemic by [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Commercial Marine

Tagged: Cargo Shipping Commercial Marine Commercial Shipping COVID-19 Global Commerce