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

Boating Dangers > Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) In our last blog, we explored the common dangers that are lurking in marinas that most people probably don’t consider. A day of fun in the sun [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: ABYC ABYC electrician Electric Shock Drowning ESD preventing electric shock drowning preventing ESD Recreational Marine Insurance Program safety in marinas

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