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Ship repair liability insurance covers yard operator negligence during dry docking — returning NRIs operating repair facilities need cover alongside dry dock and P&I policies.
Bind yard liability before first docking contract — repair delay claims exceed basic property cover
Ship repair liability insurance responds when yard negligence, repair delay, or workmanship error causes owner off-hire or third-party loss.
Returning NRIs operating coastal repair yards under DGS licence need E&O cover alongside dry dock liability policy.
Dry dock lane: dry dock guide for facility operator layer.
Repair yard stack
| Policy | Covers | Does not cover |
|---|---|---|
| Ship repair | Workmanship error | Hull P&I claim |
| Dry dock | Facility damage | Repair delay |
| P&I | Third-party injury | Yard E&O |
| Survey E&O | Certificate error | Physical repair |
Purchase flow
Yard scope
Hull/mech/electrical.
Sum insured
Per vessel + agg.
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Bind policy
Before first contract.
Owner notice
Insurance cert to owner.
Stack
Repair yard kit
- DGS licence.
- Dock plan.
- Policy schedule.
- Class approval.
- Claim hotline.
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Off-hire days
Verify off-hire indemnity sub-limit — repair delay claims often exceed basic E&O.
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vs dry dock?
Dry dock covers facility operator negligence; repair covers workmanship and repair delay.
vs P&I?
P&I covers third-party claims; repair covers your yard workmanship negligence.
GST?
18% GST on marine insurance premium.
Claim?
Notify within 48h of owner off-hire notice — preserve repair log and class survey.
Subcontractor?
Declare subcontracted trades at quote — welder/blaster exposure may need higher sub-limit.
Foreign flag?
Policy should cover repair on any flag vessel in Indian yards.
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