The boat manufacturing and shipbuilding industries face myriad risks in their daily operations. Because these industries can be hazardous, workplace injuries are common and may result from many factors. Boat manufacturing operations may also [...]

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Whether constructing a new building or a new ship, any project is most vulnerable during the early stages. What happens if your new construction is hit by a fire, flood, or even vandalism while [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Boat Builders

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It may be difficult to imagine in this day and age, but Americans are still routinely exposed to toxins such as lead in the workplace. In 2018, more than 60 shipwrights settled a civil [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Boat Builders

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The boat building industry, which has grown over the past five years, employs over 36,450 workers and generates at least $11 billion a year, according to a 2018 Industry Market Research Report from IBIS [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Boat Builders

Tagged: Boat Builder Insurance Boat Builder Insurance Policy boat builders Boat Builders Insurance PPE PPE in the Shipyard Recreational Boating Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance

A vast industry, most workers in the boat building industry find themselves as welders, Firstline supervisors, assemblers and fabricators working over 40 hour weeks, Data USA found. Without boat builders, we would have no [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Boat Builders

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The National Marine Manufacturers Association found that over 260,000 new power boats were sold in 2017 (and 981,600 used power boats were sold in 2016). The expected growth rate for purchasing boats is set [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Boat Builders

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The total value of recreational boats reached over $3.6 billion in 2016, and that number is going to keep growing as the years go on. People love boating, and as they spend more time [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Boat Builders

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The significant damages left by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have sparked a special session by the 27th International Boat Builders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX) in Tampa. Insurance experts and industry professionals, including those with [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Boat Dealers

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From skin abrasions to inhaling dangerous vapors, there is no shortage of risks that boat builders face. We’re going to explore how to avoid injury from epoxy resins, flammable chemicals, and more. Share the following [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Boat Builders

Tagged: avoiding harsh chemicals boat builder exposures Boat Builder Insurance Boat Builder Insurance Policy Boat Builder Risks boat builders preventing boat builder injury

From using hazardous chemicals to severe physical exertion, there is no shortage of risks boat builders face, which is why a Boat Builder Insurance Policy is a necessity. In this article, we’re going to take [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Boat Builders

Tagged: avoiding boat builder chemical hazards boat builder exposures Boat Builder Insurance Boat Builder Insurance Policy boat builder liability Boat Builder Risks boat builders hazardous materials