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Marine Liability exposures may include any of the following:


Ship Repairers
Many repairers have their own yards where all repair work is performed. In some instances, repairs can be accomplished at the pier or wharf where the vessel is located.

Stevedore's Legal Liability
Under a CGL (Casualty Policy) a stevedore can obtain coverage for many of the exposures encountered; however, the Care, Custody and Control exclusion in that policy does not give him protection for damage to the area of the ship or the dock in which the stevedore may be working. In order to provide this coverage, the Stevedores Liability policy was established.

This type of coverage is designed to cover the Insured's liability for loss or damage to ships and their cargoes and damage to wharves, piers and docks while the ship is being loaded and unloaded.

Terminal Operators Legal Liability
The prime purpose of this type of insurance is to provide coverage against liability for loss or damage to cargo on docks, piers, wharves or terminals while in the custody of the terminal, dock, wharf, or pier operator. Freight terminals may be operated by steamship companies, port authorities or virtually any owner or lessee of waterfront property.

At the terminal, vessels can dock and cargo can be loaded, unloaded, and/or temporarily held in storage awaiting further transit. Frequently, the Terminal Operator's coverage will extend to include the loading and unloading. A further element of exposure might be his obligation to provide safe berth for vessels. This type of liability cover is frequently all-inclusive and there may be overlapping of coverages with the Comprehensive General Liability policy.

The Terminal Operator's Policy form must be designed to provide clear-cut coverages and specific exclusions. Throughout the market there are countless forms in use and all are tailor made to suit the specific need of the specific Terminal Operator.

Wharf Owners Liability
This insurance is designed to cover the client's liability for physical loss or damage to vessels, equipment and their cargoes, freight or other interest while in the Insured's custody at landing or mooring facilities owned or operated by the Insured.

Marina Operator's Legal Liability

This coverage is designed to protect the Marina Operator for property damage which may occur to private pleasure vessels in his care, custody and control. Covered operations of the Insured are as follows:

  • Repair
  • Alteration
  • Service
  • Maintenance
  • Storage
  • Mooring
  • Hauling or launching
  • Fueling
This type of insurance is an extended cover of the SRLL, that is to say, besides including the Legal Liability of the Insured for operations arising out of repairs, it also covers storage and mooring.

Boat Dealer's
The policy is designed to provide coverage on boats demonstrated on the water for a prospective buyer as well as those vessels transported from the manufacturer for the purpose of sale. This type of coverage is usually written together with a Marina Operators Le
gal Liability policy.

Charter's Legal Liability
The coverage insures a vessel charter against his legal liabilities to third parties arising out of his negligence and for which he is responsible under the charter party signed between himself and the ship owner, subject to the various limitations in the insuring conditions. The three types of charter's legal liability policies include: Time, Voyage, and Bare boat (Demise).

Excess Coverages

Coverages provided under this category, usually follow the original primary policies. Common classes of risks associated with this type of coverage include the following:
  • Protection and Indemnity
  • Charter's Legal Liability
  • Wharf Owners Legal Liability
  • Stevedore's Legal Liability
  • Ship Repairer's Legal Liability
 
 

Updated August 1, 2002

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