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The Boating Guy - Do I need boat insurance?

When you are looking for an insurance quotation on the web, it is best to ask certain questions so can hone in on what you require specifically. When you do visit an insurance company’s website, you will need to fill out a form and give out specific information about your boat, your annual income and the current insurance coverage. After you do this you will be presented with a few policy options you can choose from. Do not be in a hurry to sign a paper right now, and take your time to get to know exactly what the policy would cover, and maybe more importantly what it wont. Take the time to read the fine print; it may be different to the ad you saw on the internet.

Introduction

The increasing incidents and boldness of pirate attacks in the Gulf of Yemen and around the ‘Horn of Africa’ recently has seen increased alarm and an international effort to try to secure the busy waterways leading to/from the Suez Canal.

Nigeria and Indonesia continue to feature heavily on Piracy Reporting Centre statistics and highlight the broad geographic spread of the problem.

Generally speaking the term Piracy is given to incidents of armed attack and burglary against ships. Kidnap of the crew and ransom demands are common, and in some cases an attack will result in the complete loss of the vessel.

Marine Insurance – Hull Cover

The perils clause of the predominately used Institute hull clauses (1983) includes “Piracy”. The intention is to embrace the likes of – violent acts of persons who board the vessel with an intention to steal. Cover would include damage to or loss of the vessel. The Marine Insurance Act 1909 (Cwlth) goes on to include within the legal definition of “Pirates” – “passengers who mutiny and rioters who attack the ship from the shore”.

Loss of Hire cover can be purchased to secure the earnings capability of the vessel. Further investigation is recommended in order to gauge the effectiveness of this type of cover.

Marine Insurance – Cargo Cover

The ‘All Risks’ nature of the commonly used Institute Cargo Clauses (A) will include loss, damage or robbery caused by pirates.

Moreover, the insurance authorities declare other features like 24/7 claim service, Emergency Towing and Labor as well as Total Loss Replacement which are specially designed to assist the boat owners.

The London Market has recently introduced a Cargo Piracy Notice of Cancellation Clause which further highlights the concerns surrounding the escalation of these attacks.

Disclaimer: This bulletin is for information purposes only and is not legal advice.

Resource Author Francisco Rodriguez Higueras
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Anything in your life that is of any value to you, or that cost you a fortune, and often both (!) should definitely be covered by a good insurance policy. You wouldn’t think twice about insuring your home, your car, your holiday and even your life, and this should stretch all the way if you are a boat owner. As with anything that could possibly cause damage, be stolen or succumb to a mechanical failure, you should always insure your boat, regardless of the size, where you are going in it and what it is. Things do vary though depending on just what type of boat insurance you are after and what type of boat you own.

Boat ownership is a privilege that brings both enjoyment and responsibility. That includes maintaining your boat as well as taking out an appropriate boat insurance policy to cover you in case of a boating accident. It is always advisable to secure your asset against the vagaries of nature and mishap, rather than risk having to pay out a great deal of money to repair your boat in case of misfortune. Taking out boat insurance makes sense when you consider the cost of repairs and maintenance to a boat.

Insurance Coverage In And Out Of Water

Boat insurance should provide coverage for events that take place on the water as well as off the water, for example when your boat is being trailered or stored. However, it is always advisable to do your research when choosing a boat insurance company to see which one offers the best boat insurance rate and maximum coverage. Taking out a boat insurance policy provides peace of mind and it is just a matter of comparing different policies to look at the premium cost as well as the type of insurance coverage provided. Do not base your decision solely on the cost of the premiums which is a necessary comparison but should not be the overriding concern.

Different types of boats may require kinds of boat insurance and in addition, the insurance depends on how little or how much you use the boat as well as how and where you use the boat and also whether the boat is being financed or fully owned.

You will find that the majority of boat insurance policies will only cover your vessel while it remains within the borders of your country which means that should you want to take your boat overseas you may be forced to find a different boat insurance provider. Nevertheless, most boat insurance should provide coverage for damage caused as a result of accidents. You should also consider insurance coverage for vandalism or theft, storm damage and damage to your boat trailer.

If you already have home or car insurance with a reliable company that you are happy with then that is a good place to start looking for boat insuranceand you may be eligible for cheap boat insurance if you have more than one policy with the company.