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Marine Insurance Blog


Cargo damage claim: what to do during the first 48 hours
Cargo damaged, lost or short? Learn the first steps: notify insurers, reserve rights against carriers, preserve evidence and arrange a survey.

Victor Cabrera Bellon
2 days ago7 min read


General average for cargo owners: security, documents and first steps
General average declared? What cargo owners should do: average bond, insurer’s guarantee, documents, cargo retention and insurance response.

Victor Cabrera Bellon
Aug 286 min read


Marina, shipyard and repairer liabilities: risk and insurance map
A practical liability map for marinas, shipyards and repairers: vessels in custody, workmanship, lifting, pollution, contracts and insurance gaps.

Victor Cabrera Bellon
Aug 226 min read


Incoterms® 2020 and cargo insurance: who bears the risk?
Learn who bears the risk and who arranges cargo insurance under each Incoterms® 2020 rule, with a focus on CIF, CIP and container shipments.

Victor Cabrera Bellon
Aug 116 min read


Institute Cargo Clauses A, B and C: differences and how to choose
Compare Institute Cargo Clauses A, B and C: insured perils, exclusions and how to choose cargo insurance for the goods, route, Incoterm and policy wording.

Victor Cabrera Bellon
Aug 49 min read


Orca interactions in Spain: what to do and what boat insurance may cover
2026 guide to orca interactions in Spain: official advice, incident reporting, damage evidence and boat insurance cover to review before your next passage.

Victor Cabrera Bellon
Jun 217 min read


Spain’s RD 1188/2025: what changes for unlicensed boat hire on 1 October
From 1 October 2026, Spain changes the licensing exemption for hired small motorboats. Learn the scope, insurance implications and charter checks.

Victor Cabrera Bellon
May 275 min read


Yacht Racing Insurance: Why your certificate might be rejected at the starting line
For a yacht owner, there is nothing like the adrenaline of a clean start or a tight mark rounding. However, in the insurance world, the word "racing" often triggers automatic exclusions. At Nautilux Marine Broker, we frequently encounter a critical situation: owners discovering, minutes before the start, that their yacht insurance does not cover competition. What starts as a racing weekend can turn into a total loss of coverage or an excessively expensive emergency endorsemen

Victor Cabrera Bellon
Apr 143 min read


Institute Yacht Clauses (IYC) vs local wordings: how to compare boat insurance
Compare Institute Yacht Clauses and local wordings: physical damage, machinery, value, navigation, liability, exclusions and yacht insurance checks.

Victor Cabrera Bellon
Feb 157 min read


Boat Insurance in Spain: Mandatory vs. Comprehensive (All Risk). Legal Guide 2026 Note: This article focuses on current Spanish Legislation (Real Decreto), essential for any vessel moored or navigatin
In the nautical sector, the gap between complying with Spanish law and genuinely protecting your assets is vast. Many boat owners only discover this gap after an accident. As experts in marine insurance in Spain , we break down the current regulatory framework and the coverages that make the difference between peace of mind and financial disaster. Third-Party Liability (Mandatory Insurance in Spain) In Spain, the regulations are strict. RD (Real Decreto) 607/1999 establishe

Victor Cabrera Bellon
Feb 154 min read
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