The Importance of Hull Inspections

The Importance of Hull Inspections

Commercial boating is an industry that relies heavily on vessels' safety and operational efficiency. One crucial aspect of ensuring vessel safety is conducting regular hull inspections. Hull inspections play a vital role in maintaining the structural integrity of a ship, optimizing maintenance schedules, improving port security, and protecting against the ...

Cold Weather Commercial Boating Tips

As the colder months roll in, commercial boaters face unique challenges when navigating their vessels along inland waterways. While the North and Midwest regions of the United States are rich with major rivers, the onset of cold weather requires extra preparation to ensure the safety of both crew and cargo. ...

A History of U. S Inland Marine Boating

Inland marine boating has played a pivotal role in developing the United States, especially in commerce and transportation. At Archway Marine Lighting, we aim to promote safety for commercial boaters operating in inland waters. To understand the significance of our mission, it is essential to delve into the rich history ...

A Guide to Port Safety

Commercial boaters worldwide are responsible for precisely navigating the water and handling cargo carefully. While safety is critical when vessels are out in bodies of water, it is also essential in the port. Ports can be busy, hectic places with many tasks that boaters and workers need to get done ...

Inland Marine Waterways and Conservation

Inland marine waterways are vital lifelines for commercial boaters and the wildlife that call these ecosystems home. They and anyone using our rivers recreationally should understand the significance of these waterways and their role in supporting a thriving ecosystem. As a provider of marine lighting products and safety gear, Archway ...

How the Inland Marine Industry Affects the Supply Chain

A tug boat pulling a cargo ship
In the last three years, many people have paid extra attention to the supply chain both in the U.S. and globally. With economic effects derived from the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the rise of e-commerce sales, supply chains have seen rapid changes. In this blog post, we will explore the ...

A Guide to Cargo Storage on Inland Marine Vessels

Cargo ship at a port
Transporting cargo on vessels requires proper planning and execution to ensure it is safely stored and brought to its destination. Cargo storage on vessels can be a complex process, especially for vessels that travel through inland marine waterways throughout the United States. This blog post will discuss the best practices ...

Severe Weather Tips for Commercial Boaters

Waves crashing into a light house
Commercial boaters face many risks while navigating open waters. One of the most significant risks is severe weather. High winds, heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and other weather conditions can risk the crew's and cargo's safety. Therefore, it's essential to be prepared and know how to handle these situations. This blog ...

Critical Waterway Routes in the U.S.

Bridge over a U.S. waterway
One of the most unique parts of the United States is its geographic landscape. Across the contiguous 48 states are mountains, forests, deserts, lakes, rivers, and just about any natural feature you can think of. The inland waterway systems throughout the U.S. are critical for shipping, transportation, recreation, and conservation.  As ...

A Guide to Marine Equipment Maintenance

Boat at a port
The inland marine industry is one of the fastest-growing industries today, with an increasing number of vessels used for various activities such as cargo transport, passenger transport, and fishing. Marine equipment is crucial in ensuring these vessels' safe and efficient operation. However, like other equipment, marine equipment requires proper maintenance ...

Safety Tips for Boating at Night

Ocean at night
Heading out onto the water at night can be a wonderful experience, but you don't want to forget about safety. From adding LED lights to taking the proper precautions, you should be doing plenty of things to stay safe while boating at night. Below are three safety tips for boating ...

Dredging and the Inland Marine Industry

Our rivers, lakes, and streams all play a crucial role in the environmental life of the United States. Our inland waterway systems are places for wildlife, recreation, transportation, and more. Dredging is one of the many processes that keep these waterways healthy and functional. As people continue to build property ...

The Benefits of High-Quality LED Marine Lighting

Aerial Photo of Yacht With LED Marine Lighting
When it comes to using LED lighting for marine applications, the list of benefits is long! They're much more energy efficient and help save money and the environment, but that's just one significant advantage of upgrading to LEDs. They keep docks and marinas safe, businesses well-lit and recognizable, and can ...

How to Protect Marine Equipment From Extreme Weather

Lighthouse In A Storm
Mother Nature is often unpredictable, and the effects of extreme weather can be seen across the country's waterways. Hurricanes can be incredibly impactful on the marine logistics industry, and it's crucial for both commercial and recreational boaters and boat operators to understand how to lessen that impact. Large ports bear the ...

Marine LED Lighting Best Practices

While most of our customers come to us for their commercial lighting needs, many are like us and enjoy their recreational boats when they are not working on the water. Boating is already fun enough; imagine how better it can be when you customize your boat with LED lights! Whether ...

A Guide to Marine LED Upgrades

Upgrading to marine LED lighting is one of the quickest and easiest ways to boost the sustainability and energy efficiency of barges, marine vessels, and facilities along the waterway. Still, the upfront cost of investment can often cause sticker shock. Because marine LED upgrades may be considered a luxury and ...