Marine Insurance

Marine Insurance

This type of insurance cover protects against damages to cargo or freight on vessels, damages to vessels, ships, airplanes, watercraft and liablity from the operations on sea.

Marine Insurance

About

Hull insurance is a marine insurance policy specifically designed to provide coverage to water vessels and commercial based ocean crafts like a boat, ship, yacht, fishing boat, steamer, etc. A hull means the body of the vessel and this insurance policy protects them. The insurance provides financial protection in case of any damage to the vessel’s body (hull) and or the machinery due to risks covered by the policy


Benefits

  • It serves as an emergence safety belt, securing finances in times of untoward incidents
  • Add-on-covers offer enhanced insurance against events like terrorism, war situations, etc. on payment of extra premium
  • Helps overcome losses in business

Coverage

  • Damage to the hull of the ship or vessel, including its machinery and equipment
  • Damage or loss to the ship due to fire, burglary and/or theft
  • Accidental damage to the ship due to earthquake, lightning, etc.
  • Damage done to other boats by the insured vessel (third party liability)
  • Damage to the vessel during maintenance activity
  • World-wide coverage for ocean-going vessels

Eligibility Criteria

People eligible for marine hull insurance are:

  • Port authorities
  • Owners of ships
  • Private and public port operators

Exclusions

Marine hull insurance is a comprehensive policy, but the following cases fall out of its scope:

  • Normal wear and tear of the hull and machinery
  • Damage done due to nuclear activity
  • Radioactive contamination
  • Damage done by the crew members under the influence of alcohol
  • Intentional damage to vessel
  • Damage done to the vessel due to terrorist activities
  • Involvement in dangerous activities which may lead to hull damage
  • Sailing the vessel in a sea storm after issuance of warming
  • If the car faces a mishap while being driven outside India
  • Overloading of goods

Claims Process

Cargo insurance is a marine insurance policy that provides coverage for physical damage to cargo during transit. Depending on the chosen coverage, some policies offer theft protection or coverage for other forms of losses besides physical damage.

  • A surveyor will assess the damage or loss mentioned
  • All the proofs and witnesses need to be submitted along with the duly filled in claim form
  • If the provider finds the case fit, it would approve the claim, else it would reject it
  • In case you are not satisfied with the case, you can approach the court of law

Following documents are required to make a claim:

  • Policy Document
  • Claim Bill
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Monetary Claim on Transporter
  • Letter of Subrogation
  • Damage Certificate

Keep the damaged property under the safe custody until advised by the surveyor / insurer regarding its disposal.