§ 1925 Unseaworthy Ship Repair Delay

If a ship gets a problem while it's sailing and the fix takes an unreasonably long time, the insurance company doesn't have to pay for any loss caused by that problem.

Key Takeaways

•A ship problem that happens during a trip can release the insurer from paying if the repair is delayed too long.
•The delay must be unreasonable – not just a normal, expected wait.
•The rule only applies to losses that come from the ship's defect.

Example

A cargo ship's engine breaks down in the middle of the ocean. The ship's owner waits several weeks before getting the engine repaired.

Because the repair was delayed far longer than would be normal, the ship's insurer is not required to cover the damage to the cargo that was lost while the ship was stuck.

If a ship gets a problem while it's sailing and the fix takes an unreasonably long time, the insurance company doesn't have to pay for any loss caused by that problem.

Key Takeaways

•A ship problem that happens during a trip can release the insurer from paying if the repair is delayed too long.
•The delay must be unreasonable – not just a normal, expected wait.
•The rule only applies to losses that come from the ship's defect.

Example

A cargo ship's engine breaks down in the middle of the ocean. The ship's owner waits several weeks before getting the engine repaired.

Because the repair was delayed far longer than would be normal, the ship's insurer is not required to cover the damage to the cargo that was lost while the ship was stuck.

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