Liabilities and losses arising from piracy fall within the scope of the Club’s
normal P & I cover in the same way as other P & I risks. However,
except in cases where its excess war risk P & I cover might respond, Club
cover is subject to a number of important exclusions, including terrorism risks
and losses or liabilities arising from the use of weapons of war and chemical,
biochemical, biological and electromagnetic weapons. Similarly, ransom payments
may only be covered by the Club either on a discretionary basis or in the
limited circumstances where they are paid solely to avoid or reduce a P & I
risk or are a general average expense which is not recoverable from cargo
interests because of a breach of the contract of carriage.
Kidnap and Ransom cover is however available in the market from a number of
sources for a range of risks arising from piracy which are not covered by the
Club, or only covered on a discretionary basis, or by usual hull and war risk
insurance policies. The kidnap and ransom cover includes ransom payments and
expenses associated with arranging for a vessel and its crew to be released as
well as loss of use of the vessel and personal accident cover.
For those Members who wish to take advantage of this product, contact can be
made with London brokers who can arrange market coverage by completing the form
below.