As the interface between land and water, marina docks receive much of the attention in daily marina operations. Boaters and marina staff both use facility docks for many purposes, including launching, mooring, and fueling. [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Insurance

Tagged: Commercial marina coverage Marina Coverage marina dock marina dock safety Marina Insurance Marina Operations

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

The coronavirus pandemic has affected individuals and businesses on an unprecedented scale. Stay-at-home and self-quarantine orders have caused the shuttering of businesses across the country, including commercial marinas and yacht clubs. As restrictions ease [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: Marina Insurance

Tagged: Coronavirus COVID-19 disinfecting Marina Insurance Marina Patron safety Reopening

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

Marinas and yacht clubs offer access to the water for boat owners as well as amenities like fuel, vessel storage, and mooring. Each of these valuable services come with unique risks. Unfortunately, not all [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Marina Liability

Tagged: marina contract Marina Insurance marina insurance program Marina Liability Recreational Marine Insurance

Marina and yacht club owners know that managing these facilities is complex. Maintaining the facility and its services while caring for their clients’ watercraft presents numerous risks, especially in emergency situations. Marina insurance is [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Marina Liability

Tagged: Marina Emergency Planning Marina Insurance marina insurance program Marina Liability Marina Risk Management Recreational Marine Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance Program

Boats represent significant investments for your clients. Used for recreation and commercial endeavors, boats require care and upkeep throughout the year to maintain their performance and value. Although many of us think of boating [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Marina Liability

Tagged: Marina Insurance marina insurance program Marina Liability Merrimac Marine Insurance Winterization Tips for Marinas Winterizing Boats

While getting fuel for a car is dangerous, it also means that the same sentiment is carried towards refueling any type of boat. Marina Management encourages a safe fueling dock: these are the things [...]

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Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Marina Liability

Tagged: Fuel Dock Safety marina Marina Fuel Dock Marina Insurance marina insurance program Marina Safety