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Marine liability cover for complex operations

Marine Liability Insurance protects maritime businesses and individuals against third-party claims for property damage, personal injury, or legal liability. Designed for ship repairers, marina operators, charterers, and freight forwarders, it safeguards against the unique risks of your role, providing comprehensive protection and peace of mind across all operations.

Why partner with Santam for your cover

Unrivalled reach across Africa

As the continent’s largest marine insurer, we offer unmatched reach and a broad product offering – backed by deep technical expertise and strong reinsurance capacity.

Flexible, multimodal cover

We insure goods transported by sea, air, road, and rail – locally and internationally – offering adaptable, efficient protection for every shipment at every stage of the journey.

Global specialist support

Through our network of marine surveyors and loss adjusters, we provide expert loss assessment and recovery services wherever your operations take you.

What your cover includes

Marine Liability Insurance offers tailored protection for maritime operations, covering third-party claims arising from property damage, personal injury, or legal obligations – safeguarding your business across every stage of the supply chain.

Ship repairer’s liability

Protection against claims for damage to vessels or injury to third-party arising from repair, maintenance, or construction work.

Container’s liability

Covers the replacement cost of containers and protects against third-party injury or property damage during operations.

Marina operator’s liability

Safeguards marina operators from legal claims for damage to vessels while under your care, custody, or control.

Stevedore liability

Protects against third-party claims for damage or injury occurring during the loading or unloading of cargo from vessels.

Charterer’s liability

Covers liabilities under a charter party agreement, including hull damage, indemnity obligations, and related risks.

Freight forwarder’s liability

Covers freight forwarder's against claims for loss, damage, or mishandling of customer cargo during transportation.

Documents and resources

Download the necessary forms to submit your claim, proposals, or questionnaires and attach any supporting documents before submitting.

Connect with us

Whether you need advice on your existing policy or want to explore new marine insurance solutions, our team is ready to assist. Connect with a broker or share your feedback to help us serve you better.

Contact the marine team

Ian Parkerson

Senior Sales and Technical manager

Ebrahim Laattoe

Relationship manager

Dinita Naidoo

Relationship manager

Sonel Frade

Relationship manager

Zama Mollo

Relationship manager

Sonitha Mahadasen

Senior Sales and Admin manager

Nirvana Rughunandan

Relationship manager

Marika van Rhyn

Senior Sales and Admin manager

Denvar Louw

Relationship manager

Chris Pyke

Relationship manager

Zolile Ntamo

Relationship manager

Bongo Tube

Relationship manager

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