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MOVIE BOAT & Watercraft Insurance

MOVIE BOAT

 A comprehensive marine liability insurance program providing coverage for boats, barges, platforms, marinas, docks, wharves and piers used in film.

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Movie Boat Insurance
 A comprehensive marine liability insurance program providing coverage for boats, barges, platforms, marinas, docks, wharves and piers used in film.

Movie Boat Insurance: Specialized Marine Coverage for Film & Production

 

Filming on water adds excitement and complexity to any production. Whether you’re shooting on boats, barges, floating platforms, or near marinas, docks, and piers, the risks are significant. MovieInsure’s Movie Boat Insurance delivers comprehensive marine property and liability coverage tailored specifically for the film and entertainment industry.

This specialized program protects U.S.-based productions using watercraft in commercials, music videos, feature films, documentaries, short films, and more than 50 other eligible production types. With flexible terms and competitive rates, it ensures your water-based scenes stay on schedule and within budget.

 A comprehensive marine property & liability insurance program providing coverage for boats, barges, platforms, marinas, docks, wharves and piers used in film.

Eligible Production

Over 50 types of eligible productions including commercials, music videos, short films, feature films, and webisodes.

Coverages

Available coverages include:

Hull & Machinery

 Damage to vessels.

Protection & Indemnity

 Protection & Indemnity, Charterers’ Legal Liability, running Down Clause, Pollution, Wharfingers’ Liability, Worldwide coverage.

Excess Liability

 Total policy limits available up to 10,000,000.

Inland Marine

 Rented Equipment, Owned Equipment, Negative & Faulty Stock.

Travel Accident

 Travel Accident to comply with guild requirements.

Key Coverages for Movie Boat Productions

MovieInsure offers robust protection customized for aquatic filming:

  • Hull & Machinery: Covers damage, destruction, or loss to vessels, protecting owners and production companies with an insurable interest.
  • Protection & Indemnity (P&I): Essential when operating the vessel. Includes coverage for bodily injury, property damage, crew and third-party liabilities, pollution, wreck removal, and more. Features Running Down Clause (collision), Towers’ Liability, Jones Act, and Charterers’ Legal Liability.
  • Wharfinger’s Liability: Protects operators of docks, piers, and marinas.
  • Excess Liability: Total limits available up to $10,000,000.
  • Inland Marine: Safeguards rented and owned equipment, negative & faulty stock.
  • Travel Accident: Helps meet guild and union requirements.

Worldwide coverage options are available, making it ideal for productions filming in various aquatic environments.

Why Choose MovieInsure for Movie Boat Coverage?

MovieInsure understands the unique challenges of water-based filmmaking — from vessel operations and crew safety to equipment protection during transport and shooting. Their dedicated team provides fast quotes and expert guidance, helping independent filmmakers and production companies secure the right coverage quickly.

Whether your project involves a quick day on the water or extended filming on barges and platforms, Movie Boat insurance gives you peace of mind so you can focus on capturing stunning footage.

Ready to protect your water production? Call 888-959-0772, email quotes@movieinsure.com, or visit the Get a Quote page today. Download the Movie Boat application and let MovieInsure handle the risks while you create.

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