Guides
Policy changes when moving a yacht's berth
A yacht moves from a sheltered marina to a temporary berth while pontoons are repaired. The stay is short, but the location and access arrangements are different. Describe the temporary dates, overnight use and subsequent return instead of treating the move as an address correction.
New marina and mooring records
- Old and new berth details with intended dates
- Marina agreement and required evidence of liability cover
- Any storage, unattended or severe-weather arrangements
- The transfer route and any navigation extension needed
Keep the original documents as well as a readable summary. Use filenames that identify the vessel, date and subject so another owner, skipper or assessor can follow the record. Store an offline copy of the current certificate and emergency contact details for use when connectivity is poor.
Confirming cover at the new berth
Start with the related detailed guide, then describe your actual scenario to the insurer or broker. Ask them to identify the applicable wording and any action required before you proceed. Keep the question and response together; a general product brochure cannot resolve a vessel-specific condition.
Frequently asked questions
Does a marina’s insurance requirement prove my cover is adequate?
It only establishes the evidence the marina asks you to provide. Read your own vessel cover separately, including exclusions, navigation limits and excesses. Ask the marina which contractual requirements apply and the insurer whether your certificate meets them.
Which documents should I read together?
Read the current Product Disclosure Statement with the policy schedule, certificate and any endorsements. Check that you have the version applying to your cover period. Your own document set is the starting point for a specific coverage question; this guide supplies a preparation method rather than a promise of cover.