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海洋运输货物保险条款(附英文)
一、责任范围
本保险分为平安险、水渍险及一切险三种。被保险货物遭受损失时,本保险按
照保险单上订明承保险别的条款规定,负赔偿责任。
(一)平安险
本保险负责赔偿:
1、被保险货物在运输途中由于恶劣气候、雷电、海啸、地震、洪水自然灾害
造成整批货物的全部损失或推定全损。当被保险人要求赔付推定全损时,须将受损
货物及其权利委付给保险公司。被保险货物用驳船运往或运离海轮的,每一驳船所
装的货物可视作一个整批。推定全损是指被保险货物的实际全损已经不可避免,或
者恢复、修复受损货物以及运送货物到原订目的地的费用超过该目的地的货物价值
。
2、由于运输工具遭受搁浅、触礁、沉没、互撞、与流冰或其他物体碰撞以及
失火、爆炸意外事故造成货物的全部或部份损失。
3、在运输工具已经发生搁浅、触礁、沉没、焚毁意外事故的情况下,货物在
此前后又在海上遭受恶劣气候、雷电、海啸等自然灾害所造成的部份损失。
4、在装卸或转运时由于一件或数件整件货物落海造成的全部或部份损失。
5、被保险人对遭受承保责任内危险的货物采取抢救、防止或减少货损的措施
而支付的合理费用,但以不超过该批被救货物的保险金额为限。
6、运输工具遭遇海难后,在避难港由于卸货所引起的损失以及在中途港,避
难港由于卸货,存仓以及运送货物所产生的特别费用。
7、共同海损的牺牲、分摊和救助费用。
8、运输契约订有“船舶互撞责任”条款,根据该条款规定应由货方偿还船方的
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损失。
(二)水渍险
除包括上列平安险的各项责任外,本保险还负责被保险货物由于恶劣气候、雷
电、海啸、地震、洪水自然灾害所造成的部份损失。
(三)一切险
除包括上列平安险和水渍险的各项责任外,本保险还负责被保险货物在运输途
中由于外来原因所致的全部或部分损失。
二、除外责任
本保险对下列损失不负赔偿责任:
(一)被保险人的故意行为或过失所造成的损失。
(二)属于发货人责任所引起的损失。
(三)在保险责任开始前,被保险货物已存在的品质不良或数量短差所造成的
损失。
(四)被保险货物的自然损耗、本质缺陷、特性以及市价跌落;运输迟延所引
起的损失或费用。
(五)本公司海洋运输货物战争险条款和货物运输罢工险条款规定的责任范围
和除外责任。
三、责任起讫
(一)本保险负“仓至仓”责任,自被保险货物运离保险单所载明的起运地仓库
或储存处所开始运输时生效,包括正常运输过程中的海上、陆上、内河和驳船运输
在内,直至该项货物到达保险单所载明目的地收货人的最后仓库或储存处所或被保
险人用作分配、分派或非正常运输的其他储存处所为止。如末抵达上述仓库或储存
处所,则以被保险货物在最后卸载港全部卸离海轮后满六十天为止。如在上述六十
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天内被保险货物需转运到非保险单所载
明的目的地时,则以该项货物开始转运时终止。
(二)由于被保险人无法控制的运输延迟、绕道、被迫卸货、重行装载、转载
或承运人运用运输契约赋予的权限所作的任何航海上的变更或终止运输契约,致使
被保险货物运到非保险单所载明目的地时,在被保险人及时将获知的情况通知保险
人,并在必要时加缴保险费的情况下,本保险仍继续有效,保险责任按下列规定终
止。
1、被保险货物如在非保险单所载明的目的地出售,保险责任至交货时为止,
但不论任何情况下,均以被保险货物在卸载港全部卸离海轮后满六十天为止。
2、被保险货物如在上述六十天期限内继续运往保险单所载原目的地或其他目
的地时,保险责任仍按上述第(一)款的规定终止。
四、被保险人的义务
被保险人应按照以下规定的应尽义务办理有关事项,如因未履行规定的义务而
影响保险人利益时,本公司对有关损失,有权拒绝赔偿。
(一)当被保险货物运抵保险单所载明的目的港(地)以后,被保险人应及时
提货,当发现被保险货物遭受任何损失,应即向保险单上所载明的检验、理赔代理
人申请检验,如发现被保险货物整件短少或有明显残损痕迹应即向承运人、受托人
或有关当局(海关、港务当局等)索取货损货差证明。如果货损货差是由于承运人
、受托人或其他有关方面的责任所造成,并应以书面方式向他们提出索赔,必要时
还须取得延长时效的认证。
(二)对遭受承保责任内危险的货物,被保险人和本公司都可迅速采取合理的
抢救措施,防止或威少货物的损失,被保险人采取此项措施,不应视为放弃委付的
表示,本公司采取此项措施,也不得视为接受委付的表示。
(三)如遇航程变更或发现保险单所载明的货物、船名或航程有遗漏或错误时
,被深险人应在获悉后立即通知保险人并在必要时加缴保险费,本保险才继续有效
。
(四)在向保险人索赔时,必须提供下列单证:
保险单正本、提单、发票、装箱单、磅码单、货损货差证明、检验报告及索赔
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清单。如涉及第三者责任,还须提供向责任方追偿的有关函电及其他必要单证或文
件。
(五)在获悉有关运输契约中“船舶互携责任”条款的实际责任后,应及时通知
保险人。
五、索赔期限
本保险索赔时效,认被保险货物在最后卸裁港全部卸离海轮后起算,最多不超
过二年。
OCEAN MARINE CARGO CLAUSES
I . Scope of Cover:
This insurance is classified into the following three Conditions- Free From
Particular Average (F. P. A. ), With Average (W. A. ) and All Risks. Where the goods
insured hereunder sustain loss or damage , the Company shall undertake to indemnify
therefor according to the insured Condition specified in the Policy and the Provisions of
these Clauses :
1. Free From Particular Average (F. P. A. )
This insurance covers :
1) Total or Constructive Total Loss of the whole consignment hereby insured caused
in the course of transit by natural calamities: heavy weather, lightning, tsunami,
earthquake and flood. In case a constructive total loss is claimed for, the Insured shall
abandon to the Company the damaged goods and all his rights and title pertaining thereto.
The goods on each lighter to or from the seagoing vessel shall be deemed a separate risk.
Constructive Total Loss refers to the loss where an actual total loss appears to be
unavoidable or the cost to be incurred in recovering or reconditioning the goods together
with the forwarding cost to the destination named in the Policy would exceed their value
on arrival.
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2) Total or Partial Loss caused by accidents the carrying conveyance being
grounded, stranded, sunk or in collision with floating ice or other objects as fire or
explosion .
3) Partial loss of the insured goods attributable to heavy weather, lightning and/or
tsunami, where the conveyance has been grounded, stranded, sunk or burnt.
irrespective of whether the event or events took place or after such accidents.
4) Partial of total loss consequent on falling of entire package or packages into sea
during loading, transshipment or discharge.
5)Reasonable cost incurred by the insured on salvaging the goods or averting or
minimizing a loss recoverable under the Policy, provided that such cost shall not
exceed the sum insured of the consignment so saved.
6) Losses attributable to discharge of the insured goods at a pert of distress
following a sea peril as well as special charges arising from loading, warehousing and
forwarding of the goods at an intermediate port of call or refuge.
7) Sacrifice in and Contribution to General Average and Salvage Charges.
8) Such proportion of losses sustained by the shipowners as is to be reimbursed by
the Cargo Owner under the Contract of Affreightment Both to Blame Collision clause.
2. With Average (W. A. )
Aside from the risks covered under F. P. A. condition as above, this insurance also
covers partial losses of the insured goods caused by heavy weather , lightning,
tsunami , earthquake and/or flood.
3. All Risks
Aside from the risks covered under the F. P. A. and W. A. conditions as above,
this insurance also cover all risks of loss of or damage to the insured goods whether
partial or total, arising from external causes in the cause of transit.
II. Exclusions:
This insurance does not cover : .
1. Loss or damage caused by the intentional act or fault of the insured.
2. Loss or damage falling under the liability of the consignor.
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3. Loss or damage arising from the inferior quality or shortage of the insured goods
prior to the attachment of this insurance.
4. Loss or damage arising from normal loss, inherent vice or nature of the insured
goods , loss of market and/or delay in transit and any expenses arising there from..
5. Risks and liabilities covered and excluded by the ocean marine (cargo) war risks
clauses and strike , riot and civil commotion clauses of this Company.
III . Commencement to Termination of cover:
1. Warehouse to warehouses Clause :
This insurance attaches from the time the goods hereby insured leave the ware-house
or place of storage named in the Policy for the commencement of the transit and
continues in force in the ordinary course of transit including sea , land and inland
waterway transits and transit in lighter until the insured goods are delivered to the
consignee s final warehouse or place of storage at the destination named in the Policy or
to any other place used by the insured for allocation or distribution of the goods or for
stories other than in the ordinary course of transit. This insurance shall., however , be
limited to sixty (60) days after completion of discharge of the insured goods from the
seagoing vessel at the final port of discharge before they reach the above mentioned
warehouse or place of stories. If prior to the expire of the above mentioned sixty ( 60)
days , the insured goods are to be forwarded to a destination other than that named in
the Policy , this insurance shall terminate at the commencement of such transit.
2. If, owing to delay , deviation , forced discharge , reshipment or
transshipment beyond the control of the insured or any change or termination of the
voyage arising from the exercise of a liberty granted to the shipowners under the contract
of affreightment, the insured goods arrive at a port or place other than that named in the
Policy, Subject to immediate notice being given to the Company by the insured and an
additional premium being paid, if repaired, this insurance shall remain in force and
shall terminate as hereunder :
1) If the insured goods are sold at port or place not named in the Policy , this
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insurance shall terminate on delivery of the goods sold, but in no event shall this
insurance extend beyond sixty (60) days after completion of discharge of the insured
goods from the carrying vessel at such port or place.
2) If the insured goods are to be forwarded to the final destination named in the
Policy or any other destination, this insurance shall terminate in accordance with
Section 1 above.
IV . Duty of the insured:
It is the duty of the insured to attend to all matters as specified hereunder , failing
which the company reserves the right to reject his claim for any loss if and when such
failure prejudice the rights of the Company :
1. The insured shall take delivery of the insured goods in good time upon their
arrival at the port of destination named in the Policy. In the event of any damage to the
goods, the insured shall immediately apply for survey to the Survey and/or settling
assent stipulated in the Policy. If the insured goods are found short in entire package or
packages or to show apparent traces of damage , the insured shall obtain from the
Carrier, bailed or other relevant authorities (Customs and Port Authorities etc. )
certificate of loss or damage and/or sbortlanded memo. Should the carrier, bailed or the
other relevant authorities be responsible for such shortage, the insured shall lodge a
claim with them in writing and , if necessary , obtain their confirmation of an
extension of them the time limit of validity of such claim.
2. The insured shall , and the Company also, take reasonable measures
immediately in salvaging the goods or preventing or minimizing a loss or damage thereto.
The measures so taken by the insured or by the Company shall not be considered
respectively, as a waiver of abandonment hereunder , or as an acceptance thereof.
3. In case of a change of voyage or any omission or error in the description of the
interest , the name of the vessel or voyage, this insurance shall remain in force only
upon prompt notice to this Company when the insured becomes aware of the same and
payment of an additional premium if required.
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4. The following documents should accompany any claim hereunder made against
this Company :
Original Policy, Bill of Lading. Invoice, Packing List, Tally Sheet, Weight
Memo, Certificate of Loss or Damage and/or Shorthand Memo, Survey Report,
statement of Claim.
If any third party is involved , documents relative to pursuing of recovery from
such party should also be included.
5. Immediate notice should be given to the Company when the Cargo Owners actual
responsibility under the Contract of Affreightment n Both to Blame Collision Clause
becomes known..
V . The Time of Validity of A Claim :
The time of validity of a claim under this insurance shall not exceed a period of two
years counting from the time of completion of discharge of the insured goods from the
seagoing vessel at the final port of discharge.