Marine Hull Insurance
Physical Damage & Third-Party Protection for Vessels, Barges, Tugboats & Ships
Marine Hull Insurance covers nearly everything that floats and moves — starting from rowing boats to huge ocean-going tankers, non-propelled floating docks, buoys, transshipment barges, floating hotels, and vessels under conversion or construction.
Marine hull underwriting demands specialized technical risk evaluation. Leveraging decades of coastal insurance expertise in Jamnagar & Kandla port sectors, Dattani Insurance delivers comprehensive Hull & Machinery (H&M), Builders’ Risks, and Protection & Indemnity (P&I) policies.
Marine Hull Insurance Details & Add-On Covers
Hull Insurance Types & Coverages
- * Hull & Machinery (H&M) - Vessel structure, machinery, gear & equipment against loss or damage
- * Builders' Risks - All-risk cover for vessels under construction or conversion during trials
- * Protection & Indemnity (P&I) - Comprehensive maritime third-party liability insurance
- * Perils Covered - Fire, explosion, stranding, capsizing, sinking & collision
- * General Average - Salvage charges, salvage sacrifice, vessel proportion & crew maintenance
- * Special Perils - Piracy, violent theft by outside persons, earthquake, volcanic eruption & crew negligence
Standard Policy Exclusions
- * Deliberate damage or destruction of vessel by wrongful act of any person
- * Use of any weapon of war employing atomic / nuclear fission or fusion
- * Radioactive contamination, chemical, biological, or electromagnetic weapons
- * Insolvency or financial default of vessel owner, operator, or charterer
- * War, civil war, strike, riot, or civil commotion (unless endorsed)
- * Any terrorist or person(s) acting with political motives
Key Benefits & Highlights
What Is Covered Under Marine Hull Insurance
- Ocean Tankers, Ships, Coastal Barges & Tugboats
- Floating Docks, Buoys, Transshipment Barges & Floating Hotels
- Vessels Under Conversion or Active Shipyard Construction
- Ship Machinery, Engine Room Gear & Navigation Equipment
- Salvage Operations, General Average & Crew Negligence
Why Choose Dattani Insurance for Marine Hull Insurance?
With over 20 years of risk management experience led by Chief Insurance Advisor Jay Dattani (United India Insurance Co. Ltd.), we prioritize honest, need-based advising over selling generic policies. We guide you through policy comparison, optimal sum insured valuation, and dedicated claim settlement assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is covered under Hull & Machinery (H&M) insurance?
H&M policy covers physical loss or damage to vessel hull structure, engines, machinery, gear, and navigation equipment, along with salvage charges and general average contributions.
What is Builders' Risks insurance for ships?
Builders' Risks covers vessels while under shipyard construction, conversion, or sea trials against all accidental physical risks and builder liabilities.
