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Wreck removal liability insurance covers cost of removing stranded or sunken vessel — returning NRIs need it alongside P&I, hull, and port liability policies for coastal operations.
Bind wreck removal before monsoon anchorage — stranded vessel removal cost can exceed hull SI
Wreck removal liability insurance responds when vessel grounds or sinks and port authority orders removal under Indian merchant shipping rules.
Returning NRIs owning coastal cargo or fishing vessels need wreck removal cover alongside towage-salvage policy — towage covers active salvage; wreck removal covers post-incident removal order.
Towage lane: towage salvage guide for active salvage operations.
Salvage stack
| Policy | Covers | Does not cover |
|---|---|---|
| Wreck removal | Stranded removal cost | Cargo damage |
| Towage/salvage | Active tow | Pollution fine |
| P&I | Pollution/crew | Removal order cost |
| Hull | Physical damage | Third-party removal |
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Vessel scope
GT + trading area.
Sum insured
Removal cost estimate.
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Port notice
Insurance cert on file.
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Wreck removal kit
- Class cert.
- Trading limits.
- Policy schedule.
- Port contact.
- Claim hotline.
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Port order
Verify policy responds to statutory removal order from DGS or port authority — not only voluntary salvage.
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vs towage?
Towage covers active salvage tow; wreck removal covers post-stranding removal order cost.
vs P&I?
P&I may cover pollution; wreck removal specifically covers vessel removal expense.
GST?
18% GST on marine insurance premium.
Fishing boat?
Coastal fishing vessels qualify — declare operating area at quote.
Claim?
Notify within 24h of grounding — preserve surveyor and port notice.
Foreign flag?
Indian insurers may cover foreign-flag vessels under Indian management.
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