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CYLINDER STORAGE SAFETY
Cylinders typically contain oxygen or gas, which means they are susceptible heat. For this reason, all compressed cylinders will be stored in
Marine Construction Worker Insurance Claims
There are many potential hazards in the day-to-day jobs of marine construction workers. They operate heavy machinery to restoring shorelines, dredging harbors,
The Marine Construction Industry – Managing The Risks
The marine construction industry is booming in the US. Ports are expanding and infrastructure is being updated to adjust to the changing
Inland Marine Insurance Vs Builder’s Risk Insurance
What is Inland Marine Insurance? Inland Marine Insurance is known as a “floater” policy, which is a fancy way of saying the
Why You Need Marine General Liability Insurance
Commercial General Liability insurance covers land-based construction projects. The paperwork for these policies generally outlines a list of exclusions, including any work
INNOVATIONS IN CRANE SAFETY
Cranes are a major concern for any marine construction project. However, most of these accidents are the result of personnel error and
INNOVATIONS IN MARINE CONSTRUCTION
RECYCLED PLASTIC LUMBER HDPE docks are generally classified as boardwalks or walkways that are constructed over a body of water. This can
MARINE PILE DRIVING
The potential for an accident around marine pile driving is probably higher than for any other construction operation. The pile rig with
MARINE BERTHING STRUCTURES
FIXED AND FLOATING BERTHING STRUCTURES Selecting a Fixed or Floating Berthing Structure – The selection of a fixed or floating Marine Berthing
SEAWALLS & BULKHEADS
As with any “Dock Builder”, rest assured that one that does construct Docks and Piers… this same individual/firm also performs the construction
DOCK & PIER COMPONENTS
In most Dock and/or Marina scenarios there is the addition of electrical, water, fueling, waste removal, cable, and even telephone lines to
DOCKS, PIERS & WHARFS
The world of docks, piers and wharfs in today’s world comprises a plethora of different designs, component structures, services and uses. As
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CRANE OPERATOR
When a crane operator arrives on a site for the first day of a new job, he/she has many considerations. The first
TOP 10 SAFETY TIPS FOR WORKING WITH MARINE CRANES AND DERRICKS ON THE WATER
Working on the water can amplify the amount of risk one takes when operating a Crane or Derrick. The possibility for a
