MARINE INSURANCE AUSTRALIA
Marine Insurance for Boats, Yachts & Watercraft.
Cover What Keeps You Moving.
Marine insurance for boats, yachts, jet skis, personal watercraft, commercial vessels and marine businesses across Australia.
- Boat, yacht and personal watercraft cover
- Hull, machinery, accessories and liability options
- Broker support for private and commercial marine risks
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Private Boats & Pleasure Craft
Cover options for runabouts, fishing boats, cruisers, sailing boats and houseboats.
Yachts & Larger Vessels
Marine protection discussions for yachts, catamarans and larger vessels.
Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft
Options for jet skis, PWCs, trailers, equipment and liability exposures.
Commercial Marine Assets
Advice for commercial boats, charter operations and marine businesses.
ABOUT MARINE INSURANCE
Protect Your Vessel.
Enjoy the Water.
Plan for the Unexpected.
Marine insurance helps protect watercraft and marine assets against unexpected loss, damage and liability. ABS Insurance Brokers can help arrange cover for private boats, yachts, jet skis, personal watercraft, houseboats, sailing vessels, commercial boats and larger marine vessels.
Depending on the policy, cover may be considered for the hull, machinery, motor, sails, rigging, equipment, accessories, trailer, tender and personal effects. Liability options can also respond to claims for injury or damage to other people or property. Your vessel type, value, use, waters, navigation limits, storage, ownership and experience all matter when arranging suitable cover.
- Private and commercial watercraft across Australia
- Options for hull, machinery, equipment and liability
- Cover discussions for storage, transport and navigation risks
- Separate Marine Transit Insurance available for vessel transport
WHAT MARINE INSURANCE CAN COVER
Protection for Boats, Yachts, Jet Skis and Vessels
Hull, Machinery & Equipment
Consider cover for the hull, motor, machinery, sails, rigging, accessories, trailers and tenders.
Theft, Collision & Storm Damage
Policy options may respond to accidental damage, theft, collision, grounding, sinking, fire and storm events.
Marine Liability
Liability options can help address injury, property damage and other claims arising from vessel use.
Personal Effects & Equipment
Discuss cover for onboard contents, fishing gear, water-sports equipment and personal effects.
Commercial Vessel Risks
Tailored discussions for commercial use, chartering, passenger operations and marine trades.
Marine Transit Insurance
Protect a vessel or marine asset while it is being transported, with details agreed under the policy.
WHY CHOOSE ABS
Practical Advice for Marine Risks
Marine Knowledge
We help clarify the difference between hull, liability, cargo and transit exposures.
Tailored Options
Cover discussions are shaped around vessel type, value, use, waters and navigation limits.
Broker Support
A dedicated broker relationship from quote and renewal through to claims.
Insurer Access
We help present your marine risk to suitable insurance markets.
Ongoing Reviews
Update cover as your vessel, business activities, routes or equipment change.
Protect Your Vessel With Confidence
Request a tailored marine insurance review from ABS Insurance Brokers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What types of watercraft can marine insurance cover?
Marine insurance can be considered for many types of watercraft, including runabouts, fishing boats, cruisers, yachts, catamarans, houseboats, sailing vessels, jet skis, personal watercraft and commercial vessels. The policy depends on the vessel and how it is used.
Can marine insurance cover a jet ski or personal watercraft?
Yes, cover options may be available for jet skis and other personal watercraft. Depending on the policy, this can include the craft, motor, trailer, accessories, equipment and liability exposures. Tell your broker about towing, racing, water sports and navigation areas.
What can boat and yacht insurance include?
Depending on the policy, boat and yacht insurance may include accidental loss or damage to the hull, machinery, motor, sails, rigging, equipment, accessories, trailer, tender and personal effects. Theft, collision, grounding, sinking, fire and storm damage may also be considered, subject to the wording.
Is marine liability insurance included?
Liability cover may help respond when the insured is legally liable for injury to another person or damage to another person’s property arising from the use or ownership of the vessel. Limits, exclusions and conditions apply and should be reviewed with your broker.
What is the difference between marine insurance and marine transit insurance?
Marine insurance generally focuses on the vessel and related liability risks while the watercraft is owned or operated. Marine Transit Insurance focuses on accidental loss or damage while a vessel, cargo or other marine asset is being transported. Visit our Marine Transit Insurance page for more information.