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Importance of Updating Boating Charts
As yacht insurance providers, we understand that being prepared is an important step in avoiding accidents. One of the most critical tasks for any mariner is to make sure that boating charts are updated regularly. Why should recreational and commercial boaters update boating charts? Conditions of coastal waters do not stay the same New obstacles […]
Dangerous Fishing Mistakes
What’s more dangerous than being a firefighter or police officer in a major American city? Hint: you need to consider boat or yacht insurance in light of the inherent hazards of the occupation.
Yacht Insurance: Salvage Off Sanibel Island
Accidents can have a devastating impact in a short period of time – take for example a recent yacht fire in Lee County, Florida. In early March, a 64-foot yacht caught fire, which spread very quickly.
Australian Yacht Fire
Whenever you see footage of luxury vessels hit by disasters, you hope they have adequate yacht insurance coverage.
The World Mega Yacht
It’s interesting that The World is marketed as nothing like a cruise ship. A spokeswoman was quoted in an article stating that the luxury vessel’s private homes have “almost nothing in common with a cruise ship.”
Yacht: a Second Home Tax Deduction?
The ability to use your yacht as a second home tax deduction may be threatened by a move on the part of congress. Not everyone feels luxury boat owners should continue to collect deductions on the vessels themselves to the yacht insurance.
Hybrid Yacht
Considering a hybrid yacht for your next luxury boat? Speak with a yacht insurance company specialist at Global Marine Insurance about competitive yacht insurance rates tailored to hybrid yachts.
Yacht Tender Maintenance & Care
Yacht ownership is a lot of fun, but there are some responsibilities. In addition to insurance and maintenance, yacht owners need to be vigilant about tender maintenance and care as well.
Whether your yacht tender is an inflatable dinghy or a rigid inflatable boat, it is vital to ensure that it is in good shape for either recreational purposes or emergency situations.
Coast Guard Not Required to Rescue Yachts
If you have an emergency on the water with your yacht you are guaranteed the Coast Guard will come to your rescue, right? Wrong.
Boaters should ensure they take proper precautions on the water and secure adequate yacht insurance coverage for towing, salvage etc vs. relying on the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to keep them safe.