Dictionary of Insurance Terms: yacht insurance
yacht insurance
coverage for fire and explosion, against fire and any damage caused by explosion whether or not fire ensues, and whether or not an explosion occurs on- or off-board; sinking from floating debris, sunken hulks, and reefs; stranding against sand bars and filled channels resulting in salvage costs, material and labor expenses to refloat and repair a yacht; collision causing legal liability for damage to another vessel; assailing thieves (theft by forcible entry); and jettison and barratry of mariners or masters. Coverage for liability for bodily injury and loss of life is available through ocean marine protection and indemnity insurance.
