Inspected Passenger Vessels
If you’re carrying more than six passengers for transportation or recreation, we can help you find the right coverage to protect your business from loss and liability, so you can weather any storm and keep your business moving.
Let us provide you with customized commercial marine insurance policies for:
Sightseeing charters
Domestic cruises
Excursion vessels
Water taxis and private ferries
Dinner cruises
Theatre cruises
Fishing vessels
Scuba / dive vessels
Excursion and nature adventures
Corporate/weddings/party cruises
And more
Let us help you navigate to the right coverage for your unique vessel and fleet needs.
Hull and Motor
Coverage in case of damage to your vessel itself, whether from impact with a submerged hazard, theft, fire, or inclement weather. It also includes towing costs in case of a breakdown.
Watercraft Liability
Covers you in claims of damage caused by your vessel in an impact with other boats or properties, and medical payments for injuries arising from the operation of your business on the water.
Personal Property
This covers loss or damage for valuable items such as sports and fishing equipment, scuba gear, and clothing and personal effects being loaded/unloaded or aboard your boat.
Business Interruption
In today’s market, you especially need coverage for when an unexpected event shuts down your business for a short time, helping you get back on the water successfully.
Jones Act
Jones Act coverage is workers compensation for your crew, allowing them to be compensated for on-the-job injuries.
Bumbershoot
Bumbershoot is an umbrella policy for marine insurance, covering liability and limits greater than what is provided by standard commercial marine policies.
Our hands-on industry experts have years of marine experience on deck.
Garrison Rudisill
Vice President, Maritime Insurance International
Garrison, influenced by a coastal upbringing, seamlessly transitioned into the marine industry. After college, he spent seven years mastering marina management, and it was during this period that he began his journey into maritime insurance. With over a decade in the sector, he has expertly navigated exposures from yachts to commercial waterfronts, truly understanding client needs and risks.
Nick McGinty
Managing Partner, Maritime Insurance International
Nick's prior experience in marina management equips him to discern risks from his clients' vantage points. In 2007, he founded Maritime Insurance, propelling it to become one of the largest marine-specific agencies in the Southeast. Before that, he served as General Manager at Myrtle Beach Yacht Club and later at Charleston City Marina & City Marina Company.