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Port state control liability insurance covers ship manager negligence in PSC compliance — returning NRIs under DGS inspection regime need cover alongside ship management and P&I policies.
Bind PSC liability before first Indian port call — detention off-hire exposure exceeds basic management E&O
Port state control liability insurance responds when ISM deficiency, MLC breach, or documentation error triggers PSC detention.
Returning NRIs managing foreign-flag vessels calling Mumbai, Chennai, or Kochi need PSC cover alongside ship management agreement.
Management lane: ship management guide for technical layer.
PSC stack
| Policy | Covers | Does not cover |
|---|---|---|
| PSC liability | Detention/deficiency | Hull damage |
| Ship management | ISM error | PSC fine |
| P&I | Crew injury | Manager E&O |
| Port liability | Berth damage | PSC detention |
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Fleet scope
Flags + Indian ports.
Sum insured
Per detention + agg.
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PSC kit
- DOC copy.
- SMS manual.
- Policy schedule.
- PSC history.
- Claim hotline.
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Detention days
Verify detention off-hire sub-limit — PSC deficiency claims often exceed basic E&O.
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vs ship management?
Management covers ISM negligence; PSC covers detention and deficiency-specific claims.
vs P&I?
P&I covers third-party injury; PSC covers regulatory detention exposure.
GST?
18% GST on marine insurance premium.
Claim?
Notify within 48h of PSC detention notice — preserve deficiency report.
Foreign flag?
Policy should cover PSC at any Indian port for managed vessels.
Paris MoU?
Indian PSC follows Tokyo MoU — declare inspection history at quote.
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