Risk Mitigation

Taking precautions can help prevent an incident from occurring

Managing Fire, Spills and Other Risks at the Fuel Docks
Most watercraft run on fuel - gasoline or diesel. Even sailboats generally need a small motor to maneuver in close quarters such as navigating in and out of a marina or boatyard. The storage, handling and transfer of these fuels can be hazardous if not done carefully and safely. Here are some precautions that marina operators should consider implementing.
Boatyard Fires: Best Practices to Prevent a Major Calamity
From 2018 to 2020, we have witnessed a number of high-profile fires in marinas, boatyards, boatbuilder plants, and other marine facilities. In an effort to minimize this risk to people and property, Chubb offers tips ranging from working with subcontractors, causes of fire, and general prevention.
Slip and Fall Prevention During Boat Shows
Slip and fall incidents are not uncommon at boat shows and can create serious danger and liability for marinas. Chubb’s loss control specialists provide tips on how to control risk of tripping and falling hazards.
Boat Hoist Sling Safety
Boat hoist slings are an often overlooked yet critical component of your boat hoist system. These synthetic web slings, made of either nylon or polyester, are susceptible to many deteriorating or damaging conditions during regular use. Effective protocols for sling inspection, care, and replacement must be in place to prevent potential damage, injury, or death from sling failure.
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Advisory

Builders’ Risk: Water Damage or Flood?

Addressing the risks, understanding the coverage for damage and mitigating the exposures

Podcast

Hear from our marine insurance experts

Podcast: Knowing And Addressing Your Risks
Derek Talbott and Jeremiah Konz identify the questions you should ask to ensure you’re protecting your commercial property investments. This podcast provides guides on what steps to take to proactively reduce your risk.
Podcast: Hurricane Marine Risk
This podcast focuses on the key lessons learned from the destructive hurricanes of the past. Karen Griswold and Kim Finlay outline important steps marinas and yacht clubs can take to minimize damage and assist in the recovery.

Transporting, storing and handling cargo can be risky and costly.

Chubb’s Loss Control Specialists share tips on how to prevent these exposures from affecting your cargo.

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Cold Weather Tips

Maintaining your Marina in the Winter

Extreme cold temperatures, snow, sleet and freezing rain can create special safety hazards for both your workplace and workers. Chubb’s Marine Risk Management team offers tips on how to prepare & maintain your marina in cold weather.

Guidance

Help navigating marine liability risks

Marina Boat Rentals Best Practices
Chubb's Marine Facilities Group offers these best practices for when renting a boat. Prior to renting a boat, review these tips to navigate the risks that can occur on the water.
Short Term Vessel Lay-Up
In the case where maritime operations have been severely limited or shut down, Chubb offers the Short Term Vessel Lay-Up tip sheet as guidance on how to maintain the safety, security, and protection of a vessel in order to preserve and maintain the hull and machinery while laid up, or while temporarily out of use.

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