Marinas can be found near any large body of water in the United States. From quiet rural lakes to urban coastlines, marinas serve the needs of millions of boat owners. These marina facilities face [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Liability

Marina owners around the country have many risks they must face in their daily operations. From safe marina practices to ensuring that vessels stored or fueled at marina facilities are kept seaworthy, marina owners [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Liability

Marina employees are an integral part of the daily operations of marinas and yacht clubs. These personnel perform a wide range of tasks and are often required to have extensive knowledge and training in [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Liability

Tagged: employee training Marina Insurance Marina Liability OSHA employee training OSHA Requirements

Marina and yacht club owners face myriad risks in their daily operations. Marinas can be busy places, with people, large equipment, and expensive boats coexisting in potentially confined spaces. The facilities’ proximity to water [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Liability

Tagged: Hurricane Prep Hurricane Season 2020 Marina Insurance Marina Liability Marina Safety

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

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 [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Liability

Tagged: Electric Shock Drowning ESD Personal Watercraft Watercraft Rental

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 [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Liability

Tagged: Marina Operations Ocean Pollution Pollution Prevention Waterway Protection

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 [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Liability

Tagged: Marina Operators Marina Regulations Marina Safety Tips

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 [...]

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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

As winter takes hold across the country, many boat owners wonder if their preparations are sufficient to withstand the harsh conditions of the winter months. Boat owners throughout the United States often store their [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Marina Liability Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: Frozen Engines Marina Insurance marina insurance program Marina Liability Marine Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance Winter Safety Winterization Tips for Marinas