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Ways in Which Your Marina Clients Can be More Environmentally Friendly | With over 57 percent of Americans worried a great deal about the pollution of our waters, it’s no wonder that your marina clients are looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly. Humans are not kind to the environme...

Who is Liable in a Recreational Boating Accident? | Recreational boating is incredibly popular in the United States, especially in places with warmer climate. But no matter where your client boats there’s always a risk that at some point, they might get into an accident. In 2017, there was 4,291 ...

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 to toxins such as lead in the workplace. In 2018, more than 60 shipwrights settled a civil lawsuit due to losses suffered when working in a Great Lakes Fre...

How to Ensure Safety at Your Marina’s Fuel Dock | 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 that continue to keep our natural ecosystem up a...

Hurricane Season 2019 is Upon Us: The Current Forecast | As of this past weekend, we have officially entered the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The first Hurricane wave will be upon us June 1 from to November 30, according to expert forecasters from AccuWeather that issued their predictions for ...

How Boat Repair Shops Can Attract More Clients (and Keep Them) | 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 they take their boats to the experts. Some...

Shipyard Safety: The Importance of PPE | 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 World.

Two Basic Business Liability Coverages Explained | As you search for insurance coverage, you’ll come across a number of options for business liability insurance. The coverages and limits that are required for you will depend on your industry and any applicable government regulations. If you have ...

What Marinas Can Do to Boost Business | Just like any other business, many marinas have had to adapt to the fast-paced lifestyle that the internet has brought. Websites, social media accounts, YouTube videos and more are some of the ways for any business to get themselves out there.