Boat insurance in Spain
Professionals dedicated to expatriate insurance, INOV Expat puts all of its expertise at your service to secure the boat insurance in Spain that best adapts to your needs . We are an insurance brokerage firm that has been working with the best insurance companies in the market since our foundation in 2004 to be able to offer you boat insurance that is “customised” for you at the best price. We will assist you with all phases of your boat insurance, answering all your questions and, above all, acting as your liaison to defend your interests against insurance companies in the event of a claim.We handle your claims in the language of your choice: English, French, Russian, Spanish or Portuguese. Don’t forget to ask for your quote and find the best boat insurance in Spain here
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Basic, from
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€60year
- Mandatory civil liability
- Legal defence
- Loss, damage and/or theft
- Environmental pollution damages
- Personal belongings and accessories
- Claims for damages
- Personal accidents
- On-water assistance
- Wreckage removal
- Voluntary civil liability
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Complet, from
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€150year
- Mandatory civil liability
- Legal defence
- Loss, damage and/or theft
- Environmental pollution damages
- Personal belongings and accessories
- Claims for damages
- Personal accidents
- On-water assistance
- Wreckage removal
- Voluntary civil liability
FAQ
In Spain, it is mandatory to purchasecivil liability coveringrecreational boats. It covers civil liability of €336,567 with a limit of €120,202 per victim for bodily injury (with a maximum of 2 victims) and €96,163 in capital for material damages.
It is also mandatory to include a specific guarantee covering liability for polluting the environment. If you do not meet these minimum requirements, you may not navigate in Spanish waters.
There are many other important guarantees to consider when purchasing boat insurance. Nautical assistance covers you if you need towing or a rescue.
It is important to think about all of this as the cost may be quite high. This basic guarantee also covers the costs of removal; in other words, moving a stalled boat which is disrupting traffic at the entrance to a port or a channel, for example. Having this guarantee is often mandatory in order to be able to moor in most recreational ports.
Mandatory boat insurance does not cover bodily injury to the crew. However, there are various optional guarantees that can be included in your insurance policy to protect passangers in the event of an accident. There are medical and pharmaceutical covers as well as cover for death or disability and the costs of burial and repatriation.
Information
As with any vehicle, you must insure your boat. Natural disasters, sinking, vandalism, theft... Your insurance will cover you for all types of incidents at quay, while sailing or even during transport. With INOV, you can be sure you will receive a policy that adapts to your needs in addition to our assistance.
The premium for your boat insurance will depend on several factors, including:
- The type of boat
- Length
- Year of construction
- Number of passengers
- Hull type
- Propulsion system
- Number of engines
- The use of the boat
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Pursuant to Spanish Royal Decree 607/1999 of 16 April, you must hold civil liability insurance for any recreational boating.
Following the entry into force of Spanish law 14/2014 on maritime navigation, civil liability for environmental pollution must be included.
More than 20,000 maritime accidents involving recreational boats occur in Spain each year. This type of boat is the most likely to be involved with accidents due to their dimensions and because they are not steered by professional skippers.
55% of these accidents occur between the month of June and the month of September. Human error is generally the most common cause, followed by mechanical failures.
The main emergency situations are collisions with other boats or fixed or floating objects, grounding, jammed propellers, storms, sinking, fire...
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