The 60-second version
Laytime and demurrage liability insurance covers legal liability from laytime calculation error, NOR defect, or demurrage dispute — returning NRIs operating as charterer or shipper need E&O before first voyage fixture.
One bad NOR can trigger six-figure demurrage — laytime E&O covers calculation and notice errors
Laytime and demurrage liability insurance responds when wrongful detention claim arises from NOR defect or laytime miscalculation.
Returning NRIs chartering or operating as shipper need laytime E&O alongside charter party liability policy.
Charter party lane: charter party guide for CP breach layer.
Laytime stack
| Policy | Covers | Does not cover |
|---|---|---|
| Laytime E&O | NOR / calculation error | Cargo damage |
| Charter party | CP clause breach | Demurrage quantum |
| Shipbroker | Fixture error | Laytime dispute |
| BL liability | Document error | Port delay |
Purchase flow
Role
Charterer vs shipper.
Trade lanes
Bulk / tanker / box.
Get quotes
3+ insurers.
Bind policy
Before fixture.
Arbitration ext
London / Singapore.
Stack
Laytime kit
- Charter party.
- NOR template.
- Policy schedule.
- Laytime calc sheet.
- Claim hotline.
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NOR timing
Policy may exclude demurrage if NOR tendered outside charter window — align ops team with CP laycan.
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vs charter party?
Charter party covers CP performance; laytime E&O covers detention calculation and NOR errors.
vs shipbroker?
Shipbroker covers fixture negotiation; laytime covers port-time dispute.
GST?
18% GST on professional liability insurance premium.
Claim?
Preserve NOR log, SOF, and laytime calculation spreadsheet within policy timeline.
Arbitration?
Verify policy covers London/Singapore arbitration defence cost.
Limit?
Match per-voyage demurrage cap to typical fixture size.
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