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

The cargo shipping industry experiences many challenges in its operations. One of the challenges is regulatory compliance with national and international maritime laws, which can often drive up costs, not to mention risk exposures. [...]

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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

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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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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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The commercial maritime industry is comprised of many components, each requiring complex operational and logistical considerations. Aboard seagoing vessels, operation of machinery and equipment is made even more complex by the production of bilge [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Commercial Marine

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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 [...]

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