As summer is in full swing, swimming in the marina may seem like a great way to cool down and relax. However, there are inherent dangers, unbeknownst to most, of entering marina waters. As [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Insurance

Tagged: Marina Liability Marina Safety Tips Marina Swimming Dangers

While accident awareness is a priority among most boaters, most are unaware of the eminent danger of electric shock drowning (ESD). However, growing concern for these incidents has risen over the last few years [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Insurance

Tagged: Electric Shock Drowning Marina ESD Dangers Marina Insurance

While the duties of a marine surveyor are broad in nature, the essential function is to assess the entire marine venture to determine the potential risks. In turn, Marine Surveyors Insurance is able to [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Surveyors

Tagged: Marine Industry Insurance Marine Surveyor Duties Marine Surveyors Insurance

Salesmanship is an art when selling a boat. As these vessels are a large investment, there are certain techniques that should be followed in order to ensure the sale. While the value of Boat [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Boat Dealers

Tagged: Boat Dealer Insurance FL Boat Dealership FL Boat Sales Tips

A potential breakthrough by Argonne and its industrial partners has recently occurred; they’ve developed an alternative fuel source for boats. The butanol fuel blend has proven to have less severe environmental effects as its [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: Boating Fuel Butanol Mixture Recreational Marine Insurance

Environmental risks are an unfortunate issue for marine repairers. As pollutants can adversely affect the ocean’s plant and animal life, the environment, and human health, these issues need to be managed appropriately and efficiently. [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Repairers

Tagged: Environmental Pollution Marine Pollution Prevention Ship Repair Pollution Liability Risks

The most lucrative year for the marine industry since 2007 is upon us, according to recent news reports.  2014 proved to be the first major onset for improvement after the recession. Fortunately, the beginning [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: FL Boating FL Marine Industry Recreational Marine Insurance

As the weather warms up, local waterways continue to provide relief from inland temperatures. As many boaters prepare for weekend excursions this summer, your clients are likely to see an increase in business. However, maintaining [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Repairers Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: Boat Maintenanace Tips FL Summer Boat Maintenance Marine Repairers Liability

It’s no secret that working in the marine industry comes with inherent risks, especially for those who build or repair boats and other watercraft. One of the most common safety hazards, in fact, has [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Repairers Workers Compensation

Tagged: ABYC Insurance Liability Marine Repairers Program Workers Compensation

This month marks the start of hurricane season across the east coast; making marine insurers in Florida and beyond very aware of the risks and claims that are coming their way. New Jersey residents, [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marine Repairers Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: Hurricane Protection Insurance Marine Repairers Recreational Marine