{"id":1458,"date":"2017-08-22T14:29:24","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T14:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pamstaging.securenow.in\/insuropedia\/?p=1458"},"modified":"2026-02-07T11:50:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T11:50:28","slug":"documents-require-file-claim-marine-hull-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/securenow.in\/insuropedia\/documents-require-file-claim-marine-hull-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"What documents are required to file a claim under marine hull insurance policy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A marine hull insurance policy provides protection to ship owners against loss or damage to ships or vessels and as well as, related financial losses. Therefore, to file a marine hull insurance policy claim, the insured needs to submit various documents to the insurance company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Documents required for Marine Hull Insurance and the Claim Process:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A duly filled claim form is required. The following details should be filled in carefully and completely in the claim form of a marine hull insurance policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date, time, cause, and circumstances of the loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damaged property details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss amount claimed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proper value of the goods at the time of loss.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any other insurance policy had been taken, mention the same in the form<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified copy of the note of protest by the master.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium amount payment details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Report on the occurrence, to be provided by insureds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Survey report<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original repair bill<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cash memo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather report by the Meteorological Department.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affidavits filed by rescue vessels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of survey for inland vessels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registry certificate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notarized statements of the master.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log Book extracts of both engine and deck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crew list along with competency certificate details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A copy of the Claim bill. Attach the supporting documents as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R.C. cancellation certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Death certificate of the crew for accident claim<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post mortem report of the crew for P.A. claim (Personal accidents claim)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disability Certificate from Doctor of the crew for P.A. claim<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal heir Certificate of the crew for P.A. claim<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letter of Undertaking where applicable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Additional Read: <\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/securenow.in\/insuropedia\/why-do-you-need-marine-insurance-policy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do You Need Marine Insurance?<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Case Study:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Turbine machinery export company, also, exported turbine parts to different companies via waterways. Because it had given the task of transportation of one of its consignments to the \u2018Marina Del Rey\u2019 Shipping Company\u2019. The assignment was to reach its destination within 4 days. However, the owners of \u2018Marina Del Rey\u2019 had purchased a <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/securenow.in\/marine-insurance\/marine-hull-insurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marine hull insurance <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">policy<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to secure their vessel against possible <a href=\"https:\/\/securenow.in\/marine-insurance\/marine-hull-insurance\">perils of the sea<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During its journey, the ship was caught in a huge storm resulting in damage to one of its cylinders. The ship somehow survived the storm and reached its destination. Once the consignment was delivered, the owners of \u2018Marina Del Rey\u2019 immediately contacted their insurance company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Insurance company sent their team to investigate the situation and found the cylinder on the ship damaged due to the storm. The marine hull insurance policy bought by the owners of the ship came to their help in fact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The insurance company asked the owners to file for the hull insurance claim by accordingly, submitting the required documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The owners got the weather report on the day of the storm from the Meteorological Department and thus, attached it to the list of the required documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong> Other documents attached by the shipowners were:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claim form containing information on the date, time, cause, and as well as, the circumstance of the damage to the cylinder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damaged cylinder details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss amount claimed on the damaged cylinder<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium amount payment details for the marine insurance hull policy taken.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Survey Report by investigators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affidavits filed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registry certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of crew members present on the ship at the time of the storm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The insurance company went through all the submitted documents and therefore, found them to be true.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, passed the claim and the ship owners got the entire claim amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since all the documents were properly maintained and all the premiums were paid on time, the insured could avail of the benefit of their marine insurance hull policy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Additional Read:<\/b> <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/securenow.in\/insuropedia\/constructive-total-loss-marine-hull-insurance-policy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a constructive total loss in a marine hull insurance policy?<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>About The Author<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Simran<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MBA Insurance and Risk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With extensive experience in the insurance industry, Simran is a seasoned writer specializing in articles on marine insurance for SecureNow. Drawing from 5 years of expertise in the field, she possesses a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and nuances of marine insurance policies. Her articles offer valuable insights into various aspects of marine insurance, including cargo protection, hull insurance, and liability coverage for marine-related risks. Renowned for their insightful analysis and informative content, Simran is committed to providing readers with actionable information that helps them navigate the intricacies of marine insurance with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A marine hull insurance policy provides protection to ship owners against loss or damage to ships or vessels and as well as, related financial losses. Therefore, to file a marine hull insurance policy claim, the insured needs to submit various documents to the insurance company. 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