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Crew manning liability insurance covers ship manager negligence in crew contracts — returning NRIs operating manning agencies need cover alongside P&I and WC.
Bind manning liability before first crew placement — MLC repatriation exposure is the main claim driver
Crew manning liability insurance responds when wage non-payment, repatriation failure, or contract breach triggers MLC claim.
Returning NRIs operating RPSL-licensed manning agencies need E&O cover alongside ship management agreement.
Management lane: ship management guide for technical management layer.
Manning stack
| Policy | Covers | Does not cover |
|---|---|---|
| Crew manning | MLC breach | Hull damage |
| Ship management | Technical error | Crew wage dispute |
| P&I | Crew injury | Manager negligence |
| WC | Shore staff | Seafarer claim |
Purchase flow
RPSL scope
Manning categories.
Sum insured
Per crew + agg.
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Bind policy
Before first placement.
MLC cert
Financial security proof.
Stack
Manning kit
- RPSL licence.
- CBA template.
- Policy schedule.
- MLC DMLC.
- Claim hotline.
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Abandonment
Verify abandonment repatriation sub-limit — MLC financial security may require separate bond.
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vs ship management?
Management covers technical operation; manning covers crew employment and repatriation.
MLC required?
Financial security certificate often required at DGS inspection — bind before placement.
GST?
18% GST on marine insurance premium.
Claim?
Notify within 48h of crew abandonment notice — preserve wage records.
Foreign flag?
Policy should cover crew placed on any flag vessel.
ITF CBA?
Declare ITF-covered vessels at quote — premium may increase.
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