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Marine Hull Policy


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Highlights

Covers any loss or damage to ships, tankers, bulk carriers, smaller vessels, fishing boats and sailing vessels.


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Who can take the Policy?

Shipowners, charterers, Shipbuilders, bankers, financiers of Ships or vessels who have Insurable interest.


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What is covered?
    • All types of Oceangoing vessels
    • All type of Coastal/Inland vessels
    • Yard and pleasure Crafts
    • Port Crafts
    • Shipbuilding- construction of vessel
    • Ship Repairers' Liabilities
    • Charterers Liabilities
    • Breaches of warranties / voyage cover
    • Freight- at -Risks insurance for voyages
    • Dredgers
    • Fishing vessels / Trawlers
    • Sailing Vessels
    • Jetties ( with or without cranes ), fixed pontoons/Pontoons Jetties, wharves etc.
    • Shipbreaking

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SCOPE OF INSURANCE COVER :

All risks relating to Vessels, Floating Dry Docks, Jetties and Shipowners' Interests including Hull & Machinery (H&M), Freight, Disbursements,  Increased Value, Premium Reducing, Excess Liabilities, Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Liabilities, Charterers' Liabilities,  Charterers' Freight, Charterers' Hire and/or Disbursments, General Average Disbursments, Ship Repairers' Liabilities,  Shipbuilding Risks, Shipbreaking  Risks and other allied interests of whatsoever nature required to be insured in India.


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Perils / Risks

(A) The policy covers perils of the seas, rivers, lakes or other navigable waters  loss/damage to the property insured caused by :

  • Fire, explosion
  • Stranding, sinking etc.
  • Overturning, derailment ( of land conveyance )
  • Violent theft by persons outside the vessel.
  • Collision
  • General average sacrifice, sacrifice, salvage charges
  • Jettisons
  • Piracy
  • Breakdown of or accident to nuclear installations or reactors
  • Contact with aircraft or similar objects, or objects falling therefrom, land conveyance , dock or harbour equipment or installation.
  • Earthquake volcanic eruption or lightning.
  • Crew Negligence.

. Exclusions

The policy does not cover loss/ damage due to :

  • Deliberate damage/destruction of the vessel by wrongful act of any person
  • Use of any weapon of war employing atomic / nuclear fission and or fusion.
  • Radioactive Contamination, Chemical, Biochemical, Biological, Electromagnetic Weapons.
  • Insolvency or financial default of the vessel owner /operators /charterers
  • War / civil war, Strike, Riot or Civil Commotion
  • Any terrorist or person/s acting with political motive

(B) COMPREHENSIVE PORT PACKAGE POLICIES:

. Cover can be purchased by :-

-  Port Authorities

-  Port / Terminal operators

-  Private Jetty Owners

. Scope of Comprehensive covers :-

-  Physical Damage

-  Third Party Liability

-  Business Interruption

-  Terrorism

-  Wreck Removal

-  H & M Cover for Vessels

. Exclusions :-

-  Confiscation, requisition, detention

-  Blocking of sewers, drains

-  Wear & Tear, deterioration

-  Error  in design, workmanship

-  Mechanical / Electrical  Breakdown

(C) OIL & ENERGY RISK INSURNACE POLICIES :

· Cover can be purchased by - Oil and Energy Industries.

· Scope of Comprehensive covers  -

-  Offshore / Onshore constructions / Erections  ( Builders Risks )

-  Production / Operation Cover - Well head platform/ process platform.

-  Exploratory Drilling (Offshore - Jack Up Rigs, Drilling Rigs, Semi Submersibles etc. Onshore- Fixed Land rigs, Mobile Land Rigs, Work-over Land rigs)

-  Seismic Survey

-  Single Buoy Mooring ( SBM )

-  Under water pipeline / Cable Insurance

 

CLAIM INTIMATION AND STEPS TO BE TAKEN BY OWNERS:

 

In the event of casualty likely to give rise to a claim

-  Immediate notice to policy issuing office.

-  Giving brief details as to name of vessel, place of occurrence, date & time of casualty, circumstances leading to incident.

-  Seek appointment of surveyor to inspect and assess loss.

-  In case of theft please notify police.

-  In case of fire assistance of fire brigade to extinguish fire.

-  Appointment of adjuster in case of Oceangoing Vessels where necessary.

-  All steps to minimise loss as prudent uninsured.

DOCUMENTS ESSENTIAL :

-   Certified copy of note of protest by master

-   Marine casualty form issued by M.M.D.

-   Insured's report on occurrence.

-   Survey Report

-   Original Repair Bill, cash memo, Invoices

-   Weather Report by Meteorological Dept.

-   Affidavits filed by rescue vessels

-   Certificate of survey for inland vessels

-   Registry certificate

-   Free board certificate

-   Loadline certificate (where applicable )

-   Status / copies of Mandatory certificates

-   Notarized statements of master and chief engineer of the vessel.

-   Log Book extracts (Engine & Deck )

-   Crew list with details of competency certificates.

-   Copy of Claim bill with supporting documents.

 

* Why New India for the lead mandate ?

?   Superior Financial Strength - Indian Premium / Overseas Premium / Profit / Net Worth etc.

?   M/s. A.M. Best (Europe) have conferred "A" Excellent Rating based on Superior Credit Position.

?   New India has Largest Retention Capacity and Deductible Buy-Back in Indian Hull Market

?   Overwhelming Global Presence vis-a-vis Other PSUs / Our London Office can help Liaise with Brokers & Re-insurers in Placement and Servicing.

?   Leader in Non-Life Insurance.

?   More Experience of Mega-Policies useful for New India and Placements / Proves High Level of Market Confidence in our Security and Services.

?   Better Day-to-Day Liaisoning with our Head Office being in Mumbai.

?   Overseas Operation in 23 Countries.


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Note: Policy details given are indicative, not exhaustive. Please contact your nearest NIA office for further details.

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