Is Your Heavy Equipment Covered?
Heavy equipment insurance is a broad term that basically means the coverage you get to specifically cover any equipment that gets damaged
Floating Breakwaters, Docks and Marina Systems
When it comes to Floating Breakwaters, Docks and Marina Systems the advances over the years made in these Floating Marine Structures are
SHEET PILING INSTALLATION
The most common methods of installing steel sheet pile walls include vibrating, impact driving, hydraulic pushing, jetting, and trenching. The type of
SOME “SIMPLE” SAFETY GUIDELINES
Safety is so important to us here at Marine Construction Magazine. That is why we created this simple safety guide, to help
HAND TOOL SAFETY
Hand tool safety is incredibly important. Here are some policies you should consider implementing: Employers should not issue or permit the use
CHAIN SAW SAFETY
Dock building by a Marine Contractor is commonplace. With this comes the installation of Timber Piling, Timber Cross Bracing, Large Structural Timber
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
