Atlas Insurance

Do I need a nautical licence to insure a boat?

You do not require to be in possession of a Nautical Licence if your boat has an engine below 30HP but also up to 24 meters in length. However, if your craft is equipped with 30HP engines or more, then…

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What documents do I need to carry on board the boat?

You should keep copies of your current insurance document, your vessel’s current registration document and your valid nautical licence (if required) in a waterproof document wallet.

Is my family covered if they get injured on board the craft?

The Personal Accident Section of the Atlas Plain Sailing policy provides benefits noted in the policy in respect of bodily injury sustained by passengers while on board. Both Plain Sailing and Latitude policies protect you should you be legally liable…

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Should I decide to sell the boat, can I cancel the insurance policy?

Yes. You may cancel the insurance at any time and may even be eligible for a partial return premium if the craft is being sold and no claims have been lodged. In case of S-registered craft, we need to collect…

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Do I pay the insurance first or the registration?

For S-Registered boats and Malta Fisheries registered boats, an insurance document needs to be presented to Transport Malta to enable them to renew your registration/ register your craft. For Valletta registered boats (Merchant Shipping) one does not require proof of…

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Is it a legal requirement for me to insure my boat?

The law obliges all crafts with engines delivering more than 9.9 HP to be insured for at least third party risks.