In the event of an accident whereby loss or damage may result in a claim when your vessels:-

• Collide with another vessel
• Collide with third party property
• Cause third party injury or where there is injury to crew

The following procedures are to be observed:

• Give immediate notice to CIC. If the vessel is abroad, notice of loss is to given to the nearest Lloyd’s agent.
• Provide a written statement of circumstances surrounding the incident to CIC as soon as practicable, along with estimates for repairs.
• Do not make or give any statements acknowledging responsibility for the accident.
• Obtain the names and addresses of the owner and/or agent of the other vessel and/or owner of the damaged property.
• Do not appoint a surveyor nor carry out repairs before receiving instructions from the Insurer.
• All reasonable measures should be taken to avert or minimize further loss or damage.

Where your vessel is damaged by another vessel, the following additional measures should be taken:

• File immediate notice of claim on the owner and Master of the other vessel
• Request the Master of the vessel to notify the owner’s Protection and Indemnity Club or the owners’ Insurers
• Obtain a copy of the vessel’s Log Book
• Notify the local Agents of the vessel

In the case of injury the following information is required:

• Accident reports, giving details of the person, incident and injury (if known)
• Any first aid or medical treatment given including details of how and when the victim was moved from the scene of the accident and by whom
• Statement from the injured person (if possible) and statements from any witnesses