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Dry dock liability insurance covers yard negligence during vessel repair — returning NRIs operating Cochin, Mumbai, or Vizag repair facilities need cover alongside WC and P&I.
Bind dry dock liability before first docking — shipowner indemnity may cap below hull value
Dry dock liability insurance responds when yard negligence causes hull damage, machinery misalignment, or repair delay.
Returning NRIs operating private repair berths need dry dock cover alongside stevedoring and WC for yard workers.
Mooring lane: mooring guide for docking line handling.
Yard stack
| Policy | Covers | Does not cover |
|---|---|---|
| Dry dock liability | Repair negligence | Design defect |
| WC | Worker injury | Vessel owner claim |
| Stevedoring | Cargo | Hull welding error |
| Hull PI | Own yard equipment | Customer vessel |
Purchase flow
Yard licence
DGS / state approval.
Sum insured
Per vessel + agg.
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Bind policy
Before first docking.
WC align
Cover yard workers.
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Dry dock kit
- Yard licence.
- Docking plan.
- Policy schedule.
- WC cert.
- Claim hotline.
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Off-hire days
Verify off-hire indemnity sub-limit — large container ship delay claims exceed basic E&O.
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vs stevedoring?
Stevedoring covers cargo; dry dock covers vessel repair and docking negligence.
Sub-contractors?
Require sub-contractor insurance or extend policy to hired welders.
GST?
18% GST on marine insurance premium.
Claim?
Joint survey with class society before undocking — preserve repair log.
Floating dock?
Declare dock type — floating dock needs sinking risk sub-limit.
Delay?
Off-hire cover is optional extension — add at quote for commercial yards.
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