Fishing, Coastal & Specialist Vessels
We provide insurance for fishing, coastal and other specialist vessels, combining expert advice with personal service. We take the time to understand you and your representatives, so we can support and guide you when you need us.
Our support doesn’t stop once your cover is in place
Help choosing your cover. We’ll explain the options available from our range of policies and give advice that suits the way you operate, so you can make informed decisions.
Personal claims support. A dedicated claims handler will guide you through the process, offer practical advice and keep you updated.
Support for safer working. Our Loss Prevention team provides guidance and training to help you manage risks and care for your crew and vessel.
Flexible payment options. Our team can explain the payment plans available for your cover.
What we cover
We offer Hull and Machinery, Protection and Indemnity (P&I), and Personal Accident insurance for commercial fishing vessels, small passenger craft, tugs, barges, and harbour service vessels.
We cover over 8,000 vessels worldwide, drawing on our 140-plus years of experience.
Features and benefits
Protection and Indemnity (P&I)
P&I cover protects you against costs related to risks to people, property, and the environment, including third-party claims. Our cover includes:
Personal injury
Passenger liabilities
Excess collision liability not recoverable under your Hull policy
Pollution
Damage to fixed and movable objects
Wreck removal
Hull and Machinery
Hull and Machinery cover protects you against damage to or loss of your vessel’s hull, and damage to or breakdown of onboard machinery from risks like fire, flood, collisions, or violent theft.
It also covers expenses involved in settling a claim or preventing a loss.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Personal Accident Insurance provides 24-hour cover, with a lump sum payment in the event of death or permanent disability.
In some jurisdictions, it also provides a weekly payment if someone is temporarily unable to work after an accident.
Working with brokers
Our specialist products help brokers meet the insurance needs of small commercial vessel owners. Adding this range of cover, you can broaden what you offer, support existing clients, and develop new business.
Get a quote
Tell us about your vessel and how you operate. Our team will get in touch to discuss your needs and your available options.
Meet the team
Meet our expert team of in-house underwriters, claims staff, surveyors, and support staff who help make Sunderland Marine your insurer of choice.
