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Global Marine Insurance: New USCG Rescue Boat Makes Long Island Sound Safer

The Coast Guard acquired a new 45-foot response boat last fall, making the Long Island Sound safer as it replaced an aging utility boat. Known as the RB-M, this new boat is excellent for rapid response to emergency situations for many reasons. It is a high-speed and self-righting craft used mostly for search and rescue […]

Global Marine Insurance: Breaking Maritime Laws Causes Fatal Boating Accidents

The state could also make a case against your for being a reckless boat driver, driving under the influence of alcohol, or being grossly negligent. Most boat insurance companies will not cover loss or damages for a boater who is guilty of negligence, driving while intoxicated or operating the boat in an unsafe manner.

Global Marine Insurance: Filing a Float Plan Could Save Your Life

Whether you are in a kayak, canoe or powerboat, if you leave land you need a float plan so that if something goes wrong on the water someone will know to look for you. Think of it as your insurance against the worst-case scenario. Regardless of how much boat insurance you carry on your vessel it cannot help you while an emergency is taking place, but filing a float plan can.

Global Marine Insurance: Boating Safety for Kids

Teaching your kids boating safety could one day save their life and like good boat insurance will likely reduce your stress while on the water. To help with this, we have compiled some handy tips for teaching kids all about boat safety. If you would like additional resources visit www.boatsafe.com/kids for fun games and trivia.

Global Marine Insurance: Warm Winter Boating Destinations

Phoenix, Arizona’s largest city cools down quite nicely in the winter so you can enjoy boating at Lake Pleasant with averages highs about 70 degrees and lows in the mid to high 40s. However, if you find that weather still a little too cool for your preference, you can travel southwest down to Yuma, Arizona where average winter highs range from 67 to 77 degrees. Here you can enjoy many boating activities along the Colorado River at the sunniest place on Earth, where the sun shines 94% of the year. Regardless of where you take your family for a winter getaway, make sure your boat insurance coverage will be in full effect once you reach your vacation destination.

Global Marine Insurance: Christmas List = New Boat

Dealership accountants try to minimize taxes by paying bills and removing non-current inventory on their financial books near the end of each year. Even boat dealers who do not have any taxes to pay are more desperate for sales at this time in hopes of meeting their financial obligations such as payroll and rent. All these conditions result in a willingness to often make great consumer deals. Before buying a boat, remember to obtain some boat insurance quotes. You will want to make sure a boat insurance policy is set up before bringing your new boat home just in case it sustains any damage during transit.

Global Marine Insurance: Life Jackets Even More Important in the Winter

According to the US Coast Guard, the single most important thing boaters can do for safety is to wear a life jacket. It reports there were 758 boating fatalities in 2011, 533 of which resulted from drowning. Of those who drowned, 84 percent of the victims reportedly did not wear a life jacket. Wearing a life jacket does not guarantee to prevent drowning, but there are few drowning deaths reported that occur while wearing a life jacket. It acts as your insurance should anything go wrong.

Global Marine: Dangers of Exceeding Maximum Capacity

You can find a boat’s capacity limit in the owner’s manual and on a capacity plate in the boat, typically near the helm. However, if your boat is 25 feet or less there is an easy formula that allows you to estimate a boat’s maximum capacity. Simply multiply the boat length in feet times the boat width in feet and then divide that number by fifteen. Your answer will represent the number of people that can safely board your boat. This formula can be helpful for quick planning but remember it’s just an estimate. Make sure that you are familiar with the precise maximum capacity before leaving the dock.