Claims examples

27/03/2014

Foils fitting failure

The design of a passenger ship was undertaken by a naval architect, who was appointed by aship yard. Once the ship entered service, a number of problems were reported by the operator.

10/10/2013

Not a class act

The design of a small aluminium ship was undertaken by a naval architect, who was insured by ITIC. The owner advised that the ship was to be capable of achieving a specific commercial survey class.

18/03/2013

Stability study

11/12/2012

Lengthy legal dispute

28/09/2012

Turbine trouble

Ship owners entered an agreement to carry a number of wind turbines. They instructed one of ITIC’s naval architect members to carry out work to enable the vessel to load the highest possible number of wind turbines. The member’s...

11/12/2012

Incorrect calculations

A naval architect was appointed to re-design and certify part of a mast support structure on a yacht. The yacht was being converted into a luxury vessel to be used in commercial operations....

16/05/2013

Naval Architect left with the bill

29/11/2011

You don't have to make a mistake to be sued...

29/11/2011

Design errors can cause claims - a cracked keel...

A naval architect was contracted to design a yacht for a race. 

29/11/2011

Another cracking claim...

A firm of naval architects were instructed to design a vessel to be used for a new ferry service.