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

With America’s abundant coastal areas, opportunities exist for entrepreneurs seeking to start their own business operations. A popular business idea is that of watercraft rentals. Small business owners can rent out personal watercraft or [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: Boat Rental Businesses Boat Rental Insurance Personal Watercraft Rental Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance Program

Many boat owners come to the harsh realization that their vessels can cost significant amounts of money even when not in use. The expenses associated with maintenance, storage, and upkeep of boats keep piling [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: Boat Rental Insurance Boat Rental Liabilities Boat Rental Risks Personal Watercraft Rental Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance

Dredging operations are an essential part of the commercial maritime industry. Dredging may be used to keep shipping channels open, to expand port services, and even to reduce flooding risks. Unfortunately, dredging may also [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Insurance

Tagged: Dredging Dredging and the Environment Dredging Insurance Dredging Safety Marine Insurance Merrimac Marine Insurance

America’s workforce is tired. The demands of work and family life have taken their toll on workers across industries. Those demands, coupled with a sharp increase in sleeplessness and sleep disorders, have led to [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Commercial Marine

Tagged: Commercial Marine Insurance Commercial Marine Insurance Program Commercial Marine Safety Exhaustion Fatigue Merrimac Marine Insurance

Vessel owners depend on commercial marinas for a wide variety of needs. Marinas and yacht clubs provide fuel, maintenance services, and storage options, sometimes for vessels worth hundreds of thousands or even millions of [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Liability

Tagged: Marina Insurance marina insurance program Marina Liability Marina Safety Tips Marina Theft and Crime Recreational Marine Insurance

The commercial maritime environment is filled with risks to employees and employers alike. Marine operations like shipbuilding, cargo ports, marinas, and vessel maintenance often utilize heavy equipment, high heat, and hazardous materials to do [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Commercial Marine

Tagged: Commercial Marine Injuries Commercial Marine Insurance Commercial Marine Risk Management Commercial Marine Safety Merrimac Marine Insurance Slip and Fall Injuries

In the commercial marine industry, workers face many risks. Long considered one of the most hazardous industries, shipyard and boat-building workers are exposed to numerous chemical and environmental substances. One of the most insidious [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Boat Builders Commercial Marine

Tagged: Asbestos Asbestos Exposure Asbestos in Shipyards Boat Builder Insurance Commercial Marine Insurance Commercial Marine Insurance Program Marine Insurance

The commercial marine industry is well known as one of the riskiest industries. Workers in shipyards, cargo ports, and manufacturing operations are exposed to a wide variety of risks, including workplace hazards like burns, [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Manufacturers

Tagged: boat manufacturer insurance program boat manufacturers insurance Diseases Marine Insurance marine manufacturers insurance program Merrimac Marine Insurance Shipyard Disease Risk