Print this page

Marine

Milne Alexander's long term strategy is to diversify and one step to achieve that was realised with the purchase of  West Coast Insurance Brokers in December, 1999. The business of West Coast Insurance Brokers concentrates predominately in Marine and Aquaculture related insurance products. This has proved Milne Alexander with the opportunity to expand into this niche market and also obtain a presence in Port Lincolon, South Australia from an already established business. Some of the key speciality products:

Commercial Marine Hull

  • Fishing vessels - trawl, longline, cray, mussel, abalone, etc.
  • Work boats - Oyster farm and fish farm dive and harvest boats and cage towing.

The Hull and Machinery cover protects vessel owners against damage claims and total loss. Additional Perils cover for unforeseen breakdown of machinery is able to be arranged, subject to machinery age, condition and maintenance regime.

Marine Liability (P&I) - Cover for the vessel owner/skipper for legal liability to third parties for bodily injury or property damage, arising out of the operation of the vessel, including removal of wreck and pollution liability. Also available, Crew Liability cover and Defence cover to provide legal assistance and technical expertise in matters of dispute involving the vessel.

Berth Liability – the P&I cover on the vessel can be extended to include injury or damage to third parties caused by vessel gear or equipment quayside or at the vessels berth.

Pleasure Craft MarinasMarina Owners & Operators Insurance Material Damage and Liability cover available for both Private Pleasure Craft Marinas and Commercial Vessel Marinas.

Material Damage Cover - Cover for the protection of Marina infrastructure against physical damage including Fire, Storm, Impact or Collision by vessels etc. Cover extends to all Marina property, including jetties, floating walkways and pontoons, revetments etc.

Marina Operators Liability - Coverage designed to protect the Marina Operator for property damage to vessels in their care, custody or control, which may include repair, alteration, service, maintenance, storage, mooring and fuelling facilities.

Aquaculture - West Coast Insurance Brokers became pioneers in developing insurance cover for Aquaculture, including finfish, lobster, oyster, mussel, abalone & tuna farming back in the early 90’s.

By understanding the needs of this complex, unique and expanding industry, we continue to provide insurance solutions to ensure the protection and security of farm owners and their employees….farming for the future.

  • Fish Farm Livestock
  • Fish Farm Infrastructure
  • Fish Farm Vessels
  • Marine Liability (P&I)

Fish Farm Livestock - Cover for loss or damage to fish stock in land based farms and hatcheries or held in floating sea cages at water lease sites. Stock insurance can be tailored to suit individual farm requirements, ranging from selected event cover, through to full mortality coverage

Fish Farm Infrastructure -  Cover for loss or damage to land based farm buildings, tanks, etc. and for sea cages at water lease sites.

Fish Farm Vessels - Cover for loss or damage to all types of work boats, including cage towing, dive and harvesting boats. Additional Perils cover for unforeseen breakdown of machinery on vessels can also be arranged, subject to machinery age, condition and maintenance regime

Marine Liability (P&I) -  Covers the fish farm owners legal liability for bodily injury or property damage to third parties, arising out of the operation of farm vessels, or the deployment of floating sea cages at water lease sites, including removal of wreck and pollution liability. Additional legal defence cover can also be available in matters of dispute. You can also obtain more detailed information from www.wcib.com.au.