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The claims response service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides immediate global assistance to all of our Members.

Calling the emergency contact number provides a quick and effective way to speak directly to a duty Shipowners’ claims handler in the event of an incident or casualty involving an entered vessel.

During office hours the emergency number will redirect to the relevant corresponding office switchboard.

London Branch
+44 203 829 5858

Singapore Branch
+65 8683 3190

Alternatively, Members can request assistance from our network of Correspondents located around the world.

The Shipowners’ Club > Loss Prevention Guidance > Yacht Safety

Yacht Safety

20 December, 2022

The Club is often approached by yacht owners and managers for advice on yacht specific matters. To assist our Members with preventing incidents and to answer some of the most frequently asked questions we have produced a range of helpful materials and advice that also relates to claim experience. The majority of claim types experienced on board yachts consist of crew injury (44%), crew illness (28%) and navigation incidents (13%)*.

Implementing risk assessments	Risk assessments for passenger vessel operations
ISWAN for Seafarers app	Yacht Crew Help
Safety Culture	Guidance on anchoring
Navigation resources	Weather forecasts, safe passage and safe berths

Additionally, 50% of yacht claims with a value in excess of USD 500,000 have been due to fires on board*.

Podcast: Yacht electrical fires	Yacht fire safety awareness while docked in a marina
Fire mitigation and safety practices

*Yacht claims data for policy years 2014 to 2021.

Recognising that specialist advice may be needed, the Club produces and collaborates with industry experts to produce guidance on yacht specific topics.