Marine Insights

Chubb Marine Facilities loss control specialists are pleased to provide with you with this exclusive publication on guidelines for developing and implementing a hurricane emergency action plan.

Chubb is pleased to provide this checklist guide to assist Boat Clubs in developing and implementing site-specific hurricane emergency action plans. Plans should include actions before, during and after a hurricane event.  

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.

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.

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. 

Prior to loading your cargo, spending a few minutes looking over a container, trailer, or any transport conveyance should not only be normal protocol, but can spare you and your client a lot of trouble. Chubb offers a checklist for both internal and external inspection.

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.

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.

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.

Whether you are gearing up for the high season or conducting routine maintenance, this checklist from Chubb’s loss control specialists may help you identify and reduce the likelihood of an electrical incident that could result in property damage, bodily injury or loss of life.

Chubb’s loss control specialists provide a checklist for the nine key points for maintaining a safe marina: launch areas, fueling, buildings/structures, housekeeping, storage, docks, burglary and theft prevention, fire protection and general maintenance.

Many marina and yacht club owners prepare for haul out and winterization services before the fall. Chubb’s checklist is a guideline on preparing marinas for the off season with a focus on general safety, self-propelled trailers, mobile boat hoists, marine forklifts, blocking and rack storage.