09/03/2023
Welcome to the latest ITIC wire, the superyacht wire.
The real name of the yacht in this claims example has been changed and a fictional name is used.
The difference between a yacht and a ship has become blurred over the years due to the increase in the size of the yachts.
ITIC insured a yacht manager who was replaced by a new manager at the end of an extended winter refit in the South of France.
An agent was appointed by the owner of a sailing super yacht calling at a Mediterranean island.
A film production company chartered a yacht for a one-day photo shoot.
A yacht broker and manager acted for a client who wanted to purchase a yacht for family use but which he would also be able to charter out commercially.
An owner of a superyacht asked a yacht manager as a favour to recommend a Master for an upcoming charter. The yacht manager hoped to acquire the management of the yacht.