Hull and Machinery

 Insurance of vessel and its equipment are included under hull insurance, there are a number of classification of vessels such as ocean steamers, sailing vessels, builders, risks fleet policies and so on.It is concerned with the insurance of hull and machinery of ocean-going and other vessels like barges, tankers, Fishing and sailing vessels.Insurance of construction risks or builder’s risks deals with hull insurance for vessels when they are under construction.A recent development in hull insurance has been the growth of insurance of offshore oil/gas exploration and production units as well as connected construction risks.It is covered with the specialized class of business particularly for Fishing Vessels, Trawler’s, Dredgers, Inland and Sailing Vessels are available.