Insurance Required During Construction Or Conversion of Vessels Or Rigs

1. Builder's All Risk Insurance:3. "Trips & falls & damage" - Protection
Usually during the contract negotiation stage, when itagainst injuries or property damage on premises or
is as yet unclear as to which party will be acceptinghulls within care, custody, control of a party.
which liabilities, which party will be responsible for4. Umbrella Liability - This type of liability insurance
procuring the insurance and absorbing the deductibles,provides excess liability protection. Your business
etc., both parties look more deeply into the breadthneeds this coverage for the following reasons:
of available BAR coverage.- It provides excess coverage over all the
We can say that Builder's Risk Insurance for the"underlying" liability insurance carried.
energy class of business provides coverage under- Instead of purchasing a large limit on all of an
three different forms:insured's policies, this structure allows an insured to
purchase the coverage once to sit atop various
1. London Institute Builder's Risk Clauses 1.6.88 (CLpolicies, thereby increasing the limit for many policies.
351) - or American equivalent- We recommend that this coverage provide
2. WELCAR formautomatic replacement coverage for underlying
3. Custom forms tailor-made to specific risks orpolicies that have been reduced or exhausted by loss.
Owners or shipyards.5. Additional coverages available for consideration
Is the protection provided under all BAR policies theduring the construction phase:
same? No! For a comparison between wordings
please contact a trusted insurance broker of your1. Cargo / Transit Insurance - to protect against All
choice.Risks of loss of or damage to the shipments of
2. War Risks and Strikes, Riots, Civil Commotionsmaterial, equipment, etc. that will form part of the
(SRCC):a. Institute War Clauses Builder's Risks 1/6/88construction (i.e., the topsides from Russia to the UK)
(CL 349) -2. Marine Delay in Start-Up - to protect against lost
Coverage incepts once the vessel is launched (orprofit plus extra expenses due to the delay in arrival
wet) and provides coverage for loss of or damageof critical components; for instance, due to thrusters
to the insured vessel / rig caused by:being dropped into the water during loading of vessel
- war, civil war, revolution, rebellion insurrection, or civil- causing a 3-month delay in project (due to
strife arising therefrom, or any hostile act by orback-order of specific thrusters required per
against a belligerent powerspecifications)
- capture seizure arrest restraint or detainment,3. Hull & Machinery & Protection &
arising from perils covered above, and theIndemnity Insurance - to protect against All Risks of
consequences thereof or any attempt thereatloss of or damage to the vessel / rig - and liabilities
- derelict mines torpedoes bombs or other derelictresulting from the vessel / rig - during transport after
weapons of war.b. Institute Strikes Clauses Builders'completion at Yard (for instance, if delivery is not
Risks 1/6/88 (CL 350) -ex-Yard, but rather at final drilling Site)
Provides coverage for loss of or damage to the4. Hull & Machinery & Protection &
insured vessel / rig caused by:Indemnity Insurance - to protect against All Risks of
- strikers, locked-out workmen, or persons takingloss of or damage to any vessels / crane barges
part in labor disturbances, riots or civil commotionsthat might be used to assist in the construction of
- any terrorist or any person acting maliciously orthe vessel / rig
from a political motive.5. Liquidated Damages Insurance - to protect against
We recommend that this coverage be amended topenalties for failure to satisfy an agreement; for
include Vandalism and Malicious Mischief.instance, for late delivery of unit due to losses of a
Please also review if the terrorism coverage providedBAR nature
under this clause is either restricted or broadened, or6. Political Risk Insurance - to protect a foreign entity
if there are any other applicable clauses such asagainst loss suffered due to political risk nature
Sabotage & Terrorism Endorsements. In any(including Confiscation, Nationalization, Expropriation,
case, be sure that the coverage afforded isSelective Discrimination, Contract Frustration,
adequate for your Client so your Client makes anInconvertibility & Non-Transfer of funds, etc.)
informed decision.7. Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance - to protect
3. Liability - Insurance coverage that protects anagainst legal liability arising from any professional
insured against claims made by third parties fornegligent act, error or omission in rendering or failing
damage or injury to their property or person. Theseto render professional services by an Assured. We
losses usually come about as a result of negligence ofrecommend that you look into the design and
the insured. In marine construction, this policy isengineering work and contractual requirements and
referred to an MGL, marine general liability policy. Intrack records involved in the rig, and see what
non-marine circumstances, the policy is referred to asprotections are already in place.
a CGL, commercial general liability policy. TheThe standard requirements of both Owners and
construction contract should determine which partiesShipyard:
are liable in which instances for losses of Third Party
Liability nature.1. Workmen's Compensation / Employers' Liability as
Insurance policies can be divided into three broadrequired by applicable statute
categories:2. Auto Liability as required by applicable statute
6. Coverages available for the shipyard post-delivery
1. Product Liability - Protection against a(relating to the construction phase):
Manufacturer's liability for injuries or property damage
after a manufactured product has been sold.1. Following delivery of a unit to an Owner, usually
Extraordinary liability accompanies the manufacture ofMaintenance & Discovery coverage is purchased.
a product.2. Warranty coverage is also possible.
2. Completed Operations - Protection against aWhat is the difference between Maintenance
Contractor's liability for injuries or property damageCoverage of a Builder's Risk Policy and Warranty
suffered by Third Parties as a result of theCoverage?
Contractor completing an operation.