Most of the time cleaning the boat is a safe and rewarding task. Washing and detailing a boat can make it look brand new. However, boat cleaning accidents do happen sometimes. These accidents can [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Marine Repairers Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: Boat Cleaning Insurance Boat Cleaning Safety Boat Cleaning Safety Concerns Recreational Boating Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance Program

Just like any other structure, docks need to be maintained. Docks are subject to weather changes, general wear-and-tear, and mildew, and decay. By maintaining a dock, your clients can ensure its appearance, safety, and [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Marina Liability

Tagged: Dock Insurance Dock Maintenance Recreational Marine Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance Program

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 [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Boat Builders

Tagged: Boat Builder Insurance Boat Builder Insurance Policy boat builders Builders Risk Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance

Jet ski rentals can be lucrative for any of your clients who operate businesses near the water. Whether they have a full-scale watercraft rental company, or they simply rent out jet skis as a [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: Jet Ski Rental Insurance Recreational Boating Insurance Recreational Marine Recreational Marine Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance Program

Renting a boat for a day is a great vacation activity. And for clients that operate a boat rental service, insurance is an essential aspect of their business. Whether the operation is large or [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Boat Dealers Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: Boat Rental Insurance Merrimac Marine Insurance Recreational Boating Insurance Recreational Marine Recreational Marine Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance Policy Recreational Marine Insurance Program

Boats are essentially heavy machinery with engines; all in all, it can be an extremely complex subject to tackle. Most people do not have the ability to do everyday repairs on their own, so [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Ship Repairers

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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 [...]

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

Asbestos used to be a necessity when it came down to constructing buildings, boats, and other projects. But, information has come out that confirms that it is hazardous to breathe in asbestos. Why did [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Boat Builders

Tagged: Asbestos Asbestos Exposure Asbestos in Boat Building Asbestos in Shipyards Boat Builders Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance

Working on a ship is never completely safe. Working on dry docks can be hazardous for more than a few reasons. Even with strong, lasting measures in place to protect workers, accidents can still [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Ship Repairers

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Humans aren’t spreading pollution just through cars and planes. There’s trouble in the water too. An IQAir AirVisual 2018 survey found that marine pollution is rampant. The software company that’s been tracking down data noted [...]

Posted by Merrimac Marine in: blog Recreational Marine Insurance

Tagged: Marine Emissions Marine Regulations Recreational Boating Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance Recreational Marine Insurance Program