NMCA (National Marine Charter Insurance Program)

Starkweather & Shepley offers marine coverage specifically to members of the National Marine Charter Association (NMCA). This program includes hull and P&I coverage arranged for a broad spectrum of NMCA operators ranging from day boats to dinner boats, power to sail, both inspected and un-inspected vessels from coast to coast.

Extended and Optional Coverages:

• Crew Coverage (Jones Act) For Declared Hired Captains & Crew
• Gangway & Dock Liability Extension
• Vessel Pollution (OPA 90) Coverage
• Lay-Up Credits (90 Day Minimum)
• "Additional Insured" Status Available if declared on Application for policy
• Demurrage – Loss Of Use/Coverage Individually Underwritten
• Loss Free &/Or VIP Certification Credits
• Non-Marine Liabilities (General, Auto, Employers Liability)
• Excess & Umbrella Liability
• Quarterly Loss Control Bulletins
• Easy Online Application For Quote/Indication

Additional Policy Information:

All policies are written with "A" rated domestic carriers.

Primary Coverage:

Includes physical damage to your vessel (hull and machinery), and liability for your vessel operations (both bodily injury and property damage).

Extensions of Coverage: may include Jones Act (crew coverage – excluding owner/operators), liquor liability, product liability (i.e. onboard food and beverage services), general liability for shore side activities, workers’ compensation, and excess or umbrella liability coverage up to $5,000,000.