Blog
Why It’s Important to Maintain a Boat
It's important to maintain a boat to prevent any recurring issues from happening to the vessel over...
Winter Safety Considerations for Boat Manufacturers and Shipbuilders
The boat manufacturing and shipbuilding industries face myriad risks in their daily operations. Because these industries can...
All About Builder’s Risk Insurance Coverage
Whether constructing a new building or a new ship, any project is most vulnerable during the early...
The Danger of Lead Exposure for Boat Builders
It may be difficult to imagine in this day and age, but Americans are still routinely exposed...
Shipyard Safety: The Importance of PPE
The boat building industry, which has grown over the past five years, employs over 36,450 workers and...
Important Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines for Boat Builders
A vast industry, most workers in the boat building industry find themselves as welders, Firstline supervisors, assemblers...
The Most Common Design and Construction Faults in Boats
The National Marine Manufacturers Association found that over 260,000 new power boats were sold in 2017 (and...
The Most Important Features in Today’s Recreational Boats
The total value of recreational boats reached over $3.6 billion in 2016, and that number is going...
Industry Professionals at IBEX Discuss Impacts of Irma
The significant damages left by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have sparked a special session by the 27th...
How Boat Builders Can Avoid Injury
From skin abrasions to inhaling dangerous vapors, there is no shortage of risks that boat builders face. We’re...
Attention Boat Builders: Avoiding Hazardous Materials
From using hazardous chemicals to severe physical exertion, there is no shortage of risks boat builders face, which...