int'l marine researc v. sanders marine tow, et al. marine policy

8/7/2019 INT'L MARINE RESEARC v. SANDERS MARINE TOW, et al. Marine Policy

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·INAMAROcean Marine Insurancean ACEUSA Comparry

;Indemnity Insurance Company of North America

Marine Policy

Ilssured Law Off ice of Pa t r ick G. Pa te l

850 HE 3rd St r ee t

Sui te 208

Dania, FL 33410

Policy No.: HU 220086

Ilgency Royal Marine Insurance Group

8300 Execut ive cen te r Parkway

Sui te 2102

Miami, FL 33166

·MA·1933c Ptd .ln U.S.A.


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Marine Insurance

ACE Us.. Compcmy

of North America

Cor nercial Hull Policy

TC("-" . ~ t t a c h e d to and form a part of Policy No. iSH 22QOBl of the Indprnjty InS!lranct;

Of North Amerjca

The tefl11$ and concf'rtions of the following clauses are to be regarded as substituted for those of the pancy form to which

.r e attached. the latter being hereby waIved. except provisions required by law to be Inserted In this poncy. All captions are

of reference and shall not be used to Interpret the clauses to which they apply.

This Policy insures I aY Office of Patrick G pa t e l

aSQ HE 3 Stree t 0 #208 2Dania. FL 33410 hereinafter referred to as the Assured. 3

If daim is made under this POlicy by anyone other than the Named Assured. such person shall not be entitled to recover to a greater extent than 4

the Named Assured. had claim been made by the Named Assured in this Policy. 5

of the Assured. provided that such waiver shall 6

t apply with respect to any loss, damage or expense against which such companies are insured. 7

if any. shall be payable to Assured or Order 8

9

or order. 10

the ~ 1 . ! . 9 - , t " h _____ day of Seeteroer _ - , N , - , o " o " n " , - - " E " a " . ~ t e " - r " n " - , S " t " a , , n d = a " " r , , d , - _________ time . 11

the _ 1 ! l 9 ~ t ! ! . h ____ day of Sept"""r _ - 2 N ! ! o ~ o n ! ! < . , . . ! E ; ! a ! : . ~ t = e ~ r n " - - , S ' " ' t " a " , n d " a " , r , , d , - -_________ time. 12

Should the Vessel at the expiration of this Policy be at sea, or in dlstres!!I. or at a port of refuge or of call. she shall, provided previous notice be 13

the Underwriters, be held covered at a pro rata monthly premium to her port of destinat'lon. 14

In the went of payment by this Company for Total loss of the Vessel this Policy shall thereupon automatically terminate and all premiums paid 15be fully eamed by this Company. 16

Thtl )!c:t Maner of this Insurance is the Vessel As per Schedyle 17r bY-· ....(atsoever name or names the said Vessel is or shall be called, which for purposes of this insurance shall consist of and be limited to her hull; 18

lau nches. lifeboats. rafts, furniture. bunkers, stores, supplies. tackle. fit tings, equipment. apparatus. machinery, boilers. refrigerating machinery, Insulation, 19

motor generators and other electrical machinery. 20

fn the event any equipment or apparatus not owned by the Assured is installed for use on board the Vessel and the Assured has assumed responsibility 21therefor. it shall also be considered part of the Subject Matter and the aggregate value thereof shall be included in the Agreed Value. 22

Notwithstanding the foregoing, cargo containers shall not be considered a part of the Subject Matter of this insurance. 23

In the event that more than one vessel is insured by the policy to which these Oauses are attached, all of such Causes shall apply as though a 24

separate policy had been issued with respect to each vessel. 25

AMOUNT OF INSURANCEAGREED VALUATION· RATE AND PREMIUM

AMOUNTRATE PREMIUM AGREED VALUATION

INSURED HEREUNDER

t_1 000 000 CHARGE "" • 10 000 $ I 000 000

DEDUCTIBLENotwittm:anding anything in this Policy to the contrary. there shall be deducted from the aggregate of all claims (including claims under the Sue and

labor dause and claims under the Collision Uabnity clause) ariSing out of each separate accident. the sum of $ AS Per Sebec",' e • unless the~ n t results in a Total loss of the V8$:lel in which case this clause shall not apply. A recovery from other interests, however. shall not operate to

exdude claims under this poncy provided the aggregate of such claims arising out of one separate accident If unreduced by such recovery exceeds that

sum. For tM purpose of this clause each accident shall be treated separately, but it is agreed that (a) a sequence of damages arising from the same

accident shall be treated as due to that accident and Ib) all heavy weather damage which occurs during a single sea passage between two successive

ports shall be treated as though due to one accident.

NAVIGATION

As per the port Risk Endorsemeotoo.4,

CANCELlATION

26

27

28

29

30

3132

33

34

35

36

37

Eithet party may cancel this policy by giving ten days' notice In writing; if at the option of this Company pro rata rates, if at the request of the Assured 3

short tata. will be charged - and arrival. 3



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the adventures and perils which this Company is contented to bear and take upon itself. they are of th e waters named herein, fire, I ~ h t n i n g . 40

on Ihipboard or elsewher e. earthquake. assailing thieves. jettisons, barratry of the master and mariners and all other like perils that shall come 41

d!Striment OC' damage of"the 'vessel named herein. 42

also covers loss of or damage to the vessel named herein directly caused by: 43

in loading. discharging or handling cargo, or in bunkering; 44

10 going on or off. or while on drydocks, graving docks. ways. marine railways, gridirons or pontoons; 4Sgenerators

or other electrical machinery and electrical connections thereto, bursting of boilers. breakage of shafts, or any 46defect In the machinery or hulilexcluding the cost and expense of replacing or repairing the defective part); 47

Breakdown of or accident3 to nuclear installations or reactors not on board the vessel named herein; 48

Contact with aircraft. rockets or similar missiles. or with any land conveyance; 49

Negligence of charterers and/or repairers. provided such charterers andlor repairers are not assured(sl h e r e u n d e r ~ 50

Negligence of master. mariners, engineers or pUots; 51

such loss or damage has not resulted from want of due diligence by the Assured, the owners or managers of the vessel. or any of them. 52

of or damage to the Vessel directly caused by governmental authorities acting for the public welfare to preven t 53or threat thereof, resulting directly from damage to the Vessel for which this Company is liable under this Policy, provided 54

t of governmental authorities has not resulted from want of due diligence by the Assured, the Owners. or Managers of the Vessel or any 55to prevent or mitigate IUch hazard or threat. Masters. Officers. Crew or Pilots are not to be considered Owners within the meaning of this clause 56

they hold shares In the Vessel. 57

AVERAGE AND SALVAGE CHARGES

and special charg es payable as provided in the contract of affreightment. or failing such provision. or there be no contract of 58

In ~ c o r d a n c e with the laws and usages of the port of New York. Provided always that when an adjustment according to the laws 59

of the port of destination is properly demanded by the owners of the cargo, general average shall be paid in accordan ce with same. 60

UABILITY

e event the vessel named herein and/or her tow, if any, shall come into colli:sion with any other ship or vessel other than her tow, if any. and the 61in consequence of th e vessel named herein being at fault shall become liable to pay and shall pay by way of damages to any other person or 62

any IlUm ar sums in respect of stJch collision, this Company will pay rts proportion of such sum or sums so paid as the amount insured hereunder 63

a r ·reed valuation of the vesse l· named herein. provided always that this Company's liability in respect of anyone such collision shall not 64

th . . ..tUnt Insured hereunder. And in cases where the liability of the vessel named herein has been contested or proceedings have been taken 'to 65

with the consent In writing of this Company. this Company will also pay a like proportion of the costs which the assured shall thereby incur. 66

compeUed to pay; but when both vessels are to blame. then. unless the liability of the owners of one or both such vessels become3 limited by law, 67

under this Collision L i a b ~ i t y Clause shall be settled on the principle of cross-liabilities a.s if the owners of each vessel had been compelled to pay to 68

the other of such vessels such one-half or other proportion of the latter'S damages as may have been properly allowed in ascertaining the 69

Of sum payable by or to the assured in consequence of such collision. 70

that this dause shall in no case extend to any sum which the Assured or Charterers may become liable to payor shall pay in consequence of. 71respect to: 72

removal or disposal of obstructions, wrecks or their cargoes under statutory powers or otherwise pursuant to law; 73

inJury to roal or personal property of every description; 74

th e d i ~ h a r g e . spillage. emission or leakage of oil, petroleum products. chemicals or other substances of any kind or description whatsoever; 75

cargo or other property on or the engagements of the vessel hereby insured; 76

loss of life. personal Injury or illness. 77

that 7aexclusions (b ' and 1cJ above shall not apply to injury to any other vessel with which the Vessel hereby insured is in collision or to property on such 79

f vessel except to the extent that such injury arises out of any action taken to avoid, minimize or remove any discharge, spillage. emission or leakage 80

In (el. and 81

In the event of any claim being made by Charterers under this Collision clause they shall not be entitled to recover In respect of any liability to 82

the Owners of the Vessel hereby lnsured. if interested in this Policy at the time of the collision in question, would not be subject. nor to a greater 8ath e Shipowners would be entitled in such event to recover. 84

ue of any loss or misfortune it shall be lawful and necessary for the Assured. their factors. servants and assigns. to sue, labor and travel for. in 85

about the defense, safeguard and recovery of the vessel named herein, or any par t thereof. without prejudice to this insurance, to the charges whereof 86

Company will contribute as hereinafter provided. It is agreed that the acts of the Assured or this Company, or their agents, In recovering, saving and 87

ervinc- .... property insured in case of disaster shall not be considered a waiver or an acceptance of an abandonment, nor as affirming or denying any 88

UI. hi s poticy: but such acts shall be considered U done for the benefJt of all concemed. and with out prejudice to th e rights of either party. 89



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event of expenditure under the Sue and Labor Oause. this Company will pay the proportion of such expenses that the Amount Insured hereunder 90

the ~ Valuation of the vessei named herein, or that the Amount Insured hereunder. less loss and/or damage payable under this policy . bears 91

actual value of the salved ve.ssel. whichever proportion shall be less. 92

1: .ntributory value of the vessel named herein is greater than the agreed valuation stated herein th e liability of this Company for general 93

Ctr .. .tibution (except in respect of amount made good to the vessel) or salvage shall not exceed that proportion of the total contribution due from 94

that the amount Insured hereunder bears to the contributory value; an d if because of damage for which this Company is liable as particular 95

the value af the vessel has been reduced for tM purpose of contribution. the amount of the particular average claim under this policy shaIl be 96

from the amount Insured hereunder and this Company shall be liable only for the proportion which such net amount bears to the contributory 97~ respect to physical loss or damage to the vessel named herein this Company shall be liable only for such proportion of such loss or damage as 99

insured hereunder bears to th e agreed valuation. 100

for totat loss ls admitted under this policy and sue and labor expenses have been reasonably incurred in excess of any proceeds realized or 101recovered. the amount payable und er this policy will be the proportion of such excess that the amount insured hereunder (without deduction for loss 10 2

to the agreed valuation or the sound value of the vessel named herein at the time of th e accident. whichever value was greater. 103

of damage. cost of repairs to be paid without deduction of one-third, new for old. 10 4

OF LOSS

that in case of any casualty or loss which may result in a claim under this policy the Assured shall give this Company prompt notice thereof 105

to be represented on a survey of the damage. each party to name a surveyor. which two surveyors shall proceed to draw 106

as to the extent of th e damage and the work required to make th e damage good. if the two surveyors agree. such specifications shall be 107

on both this Company and th e Assured, subject nevertheless to policy terms and conditions and tho question of whether or not the disaster and lOa

loss or damage are covered by this policy. -In the event the two surveyors cannot agree. they must select an umpire. and in the event they 10 9

agree upon an umpire. either party hereto may apply to the United States District Court for the district in which the home port of the vessel named 11 0

located for the appointment of an umpire, pursuant to the United States Arbitration Act. The decision of the umpire so appointed shall have the 111force and effect as tho specifications aforesaid. When specifications have been drawn in either of the modes aforesaid. if the Company shall be 112

with the terms which th e Assured may obtain for the repair of th e damage as specified by said survey, then this Company may require the 11 3

or the umpire to aubmit the specifications prepared as aforesaid to such shipyard. repair men, boat builders and shipwrights. as may be selected 11 4

lUrVeyOC'I or the umpire. with a request for bids for luch repairs. tf after reception of such bids. the Assured shall elect to accept some other bid 115

that of the lowest bidder. this Company shall be liable only for its proportion of so much of the sum actually expended to effect repairs specified by 116

for its account as does not exceed said lowest bid. In no event, however. shall this Company respond for an amount in excess of its propor- 117

of the amount actually expended by th " Assured effecting such repairs. 118

OF LOSS

cas..: ns . such loss to be paid in thirty days after satisfactory proof of loss and interest shall have been made and presented to this Company,. 11 9

amount of any indebtedness due this Company from the As.3ured or any other party interested in this policy· being first deducted). 12 0

making payment-under this policy the Company shall be vested with all of the Assured's rights of recovery against any person, corporation, 121

or interest and the Assured shall execute and deliver instruments and papers and do whatever else Is necessary to secure such rights. 12 2

GENERAL CONDITIONS

contract or act, past or Mure, expressed or implied. by the Assured whereby any right or recovery of the Assured against any vessel. 12 3

or corporatJon ls released. decreased, transferred or lost which would. on payment of claim by this Company. belong to this Company but for 12 4

agreement. contract or act: shall render this policy null and void as to th e amount of any such claim. but only to the extent and to the amount that 12 5

agreement . contract or act releases. decreases. transfers, or causes th e loss of any right of recovery of this Company•.but the Company's right to 12 6

or recover the full premium shall not be affected. 12 7

Company shall have th e option of naming the attorneys who shall represent th e Assured in th e prosecution or defense of any litigation or 12 8

between the Assured and third parties concerning any claim, loss or interest covered by this policy. and this Company shall have the direction 12 9

lOch litigation or negotiations. if th e Assured shall fail or refute to settle any Claim as authorized by th e Company. th e liability of the Company to the 13 0

be limrt;ed to the amount for which setdement could have been made. 131

is a concfrtlon of this policy that no suit. action or proceeding for th e recovery of any claim for physical los$ of or damage to the vessel named 13 2

be maintainabfe In any court of law or equity unless the same be commenced within twelve (12) months next after the calendar date of the 13 3

of tho physical loss or damage out of which th e said claim arose. Provided. however. that If by the laws of the state within which this policy is 13 4

lOch limitation ls invalid. then any such claim shall be void unless such action, suit or proceeding be commenced within the shortest limit of 13 5

permitted. by the laws of such state, to be f[xed herein. 13 6

Is • condition of this insurance that this Company Shall not be liable for unrepaired damage in addition to a total or constructive total loss. 13 7

o rec.".,ery for a construetive total loss shall be had hereunder unless the expense of recovering and repairing the vessel named herein shall exceed 13 8

agreed valuation. 13 9

In acertaining whether th e vessel named herein is 8 constructlve total loss th e agreed valuation shall be taken as the repaired value. and nothing 14 0

respect of th e damaged OC' break up value ~ the vesset or wreck shall be taken into account. 141



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e event of total or constructive total loss, no e._ .•l to be made by this Company for freight. whethe r notic ..... r abandonment has been given or not.

deviation beyond the navigation limits provided herein shalt void thls policy; but on the return of the veuel In a seaworthy condition. within the

heteln provided. this policy shall r ~ a t t a c h and continue in full force and effect. but in no case beyond the termination of this P<llicy.

""V the Assured that there shall be no other insurance covering physical loss or damage to the vessel named herein other than that whichi lines 40 thrOU1jh 57 hereof but permission is granted to carry other insurance of whatever kind or nature not covered by this policy or

of i'\aurance of the kind or nature covered by this policy other than as provided in lines 40 through 57.

i\surance shall be void In case this policy or the vessel named herein. shall be sold, assigned. transferred or pledged. or if there be any change

or charter of the vessel. without the previous consent In writing of this Company.

the contrary contained in this policy, this insurance is warranted free from any claim for loss. damage or expense

by or resulting ftom capture. seizure, arrest, restraint or detainment or the consequences thereof or of any attempt thereat, or any taking of the

by requisition or otherwise. whether in time of peace or war and whether lawful or otherwise; also from all consequences of hostilities or warlikebe a declaration of war or noU. bu t the foregoing shall not exclude collision or contact with aircraft, rockets or similar missiles,

any fixed or floating object (other than a mine or torpedo), stranding, heavy weather. fire or explosion unless caused directly (and independentlye nature of the voyage or service which the vessel concerned or. in the case of a collision. any other vessel involved therein, is· performing) by a

ac t by or against a belligerent power, and for the purpose of this warranty ·power· includes any authority maintaining naval. military or air forceswith a power; also warranted free, whether in time of peace or war, from aU loss, damage or expense caused by any weapon of war employing

or nuclear fission and/or fusion or other reaction or radioactive force or matter.

warranted free from the consequences of civil war, revolution, rebellion. insurrection, or civil strife arising therefrom. or piracy.

war risks are hereafter insured by endorsement on the policy. such endorsement shall supersede the above warranty only to the extent that their

are inconsistent and only while such war risk endorsement remains In force.

of lo u or damage in consequence of strikes, lockouts, political or labor disturbances. civil commotions, riots. martial law. military oror malicious acts.

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Marine InsuranceUs.4 Company

Company' or North America

Protection an .Indeninity Policy

of Policy No. HU ..::22::;0,,0:.:86:::..._______ 0 f the Indennity Insurance COfTlXIny of North America

and conditiON af the foUowlng datlsss are to be regarded as substituted for thO$e of the polley form to which they are attached. the laner

waived. except provWons required by law to 1M Inserted 1n this Poticy. All captions are IMarted only for purposes of reference and shell not

to Interpret the d8llses to which they apply.

Polley insures lay Office of patrick Gs patel

850 HE 3 Street • #208

pania. fL 33410

PAYEE

hereinafter referred to as Assured.

H any, shall be payabte to ...oA"'s"su"'r...,ed"'-"o"r-'O"'r"d"e...r_________________________________

2

J

4

5

or order. 6

the _.J',,2CJ:tJlh_________ day of $epteaber ....2!lO2..-. Noon E a s t e r n S t a n d a r d time 7

e 19th day of September ~ . Noon Eas te rn S t a M a r d time. 8

the Vessel at the expiration of this Policy be at sea, or in distress, or at a port of refuge or call, she shall. provided previous notice be given 9Company. be held covered at a pro rata monthly premium to her port of destination. 10

the Vessel AS p e r SCherf,,1 e or by what.soever name or names the said vessel is or shall be called. 11

event that more than one vessel is insured by the Policy to which these Clauses are attached. all of such Clauses shall apply as though a separate 12had'" -., issued with respect to each vessel. 13

• •SURED HEREUNDER $_'4l'OIllOlLO"O"'OIllO_____________P,REMIUM $_luDJ<c"'I""dllJed"'-__________ _ 14

of the premium and subject to the warranties. terms and conditions herein mentioned. this Company hereby undertakes to pay up to 15hereby Insured and in conformity with lines 4. 5 and 6 hereof. such sums as the Assured. as owner of the insured vessel shall have become 16

Hable to pay and shall have paid on account of: 17

of life of, or Injury to. or illness of, any person; 18

or other expenses necessarily and reasonably incurred in respect of loss of life of. injury to. or illness of any member of the crew 19e vessel named herein; 20

of, 0( damage to. or expense in conn6Ction with any fixed or movable object or property of whatever nature; 21

Of expenses of. or incidental to. the removal of the wreck of the vessel named herein when such removal is compulsory by law; provided. however. 22

t:here IhaII be deducted from such claim the value of any salvage recovered from the wreck by the Assured; 23

and penatties. including expenses reasonatHy incurred in attempting to obtain the remission or mitigation of same. for the violation of any of the 24

of the United States. or of any state thereof. or of any foreign country; provided. however. that this Company shall not be liable to indemnify 25

Assured against any luch fines or penalties resulting directly or indirectly from the failure. neglect. or default of the Assured or his managing 26

or managing agents to exercise the highest degree of diligence to prevent a violation of any such laws; . 27

and expenses. incurred with this Company's approval. of Investigating andlor defending any claim or suit against the Assured arising out of a 2or en alleged liability of the Assured covered by this policy. 2

AN D DEDUCTIBLES

the foregoing this Company will not pay f o r ~ 3

The first $ AS Pe r Scherb!! e of claims covered by lines 18. 19.20.28 and 29 nor for the first $ As Per Sched. 3

of claims covered by any other part of this policy. but. in no event shall the deductible exceed $ As Per Scheel. each occurrence. 3

iFor the purpose of this clause. each occurrence shall be treated seperately. but a series of claims hereunder arising from the same occurrence shall 3

be treated as due to that occurrent::e.); 3

Any loss, damage, expense or claim collectible under the MA-14916a 3form of policy. whether or not the vessel named herein Is actually covered by such Insurance and regardless of the amount thereof: 3

S of. Image sustained by 'the vessel named herein or her tackle. apparel. furniture. boats. fittings, equipment. stores. fuels. provisions or 3.•-" 3

I resulting from cancellation of charters. non-collectbility of freight. bad debts. insolvency of agents or others. salvage. general average. detention. 3

of use or demurrage of th e vesset named herein; 4



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EXCLUSIONS (Continued)

u damage expense or claim with respect to any vessel or craft in tow of the vessel named herein and/or cargo thereon; provided this exclusion shall not 41

salvage services rendered in an emergency to a ship or vessel in distress, nor to loss of life and/or injury to, or ilInes:!! of any person; 42

ss of. damage to, or expense in respect of cargo on board the vessel named herein; 43

atiling directly or Indirectly under the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers ' Compensation Act or any workmen's compensation act of any state or 44

.assumed by th e Assured beyond that imposed by law: provided. however. that if by agreement, or otherwise, th e Assured's legal liabmty is 46

then this Company shall receive the benefit of such les!Sened liability; 47

Any obUgation to any country or political subdivision thereof for the costs of clean-up of oil or other substances; 48

Any judgment obtained against the Assured for the costs of clean-up of oil or other substances by a third party requiring the Assured to indemnify such 49

third party against sums paid to any country or political subdivision thereof; 50

Any costs or expense Incurred by the Assured in investigating or defending any claim or suit arising out of any liability or alleged liability occurring in 51

connection with Paragraphs 1 or 2 above; 52

this Policy does not Insure any sums expended voluntarily by the Assured for the costs of clean-up of oil or other substances; 53

shall this Policy Insure against any fine or penalty of any kind or nature whatsoever levied against the Assured in consequence of actual or potential 54

spilling. leaking, pumping. pouring. emitting. emptying, or dumping of oil or other substances; 55

damage or expense sustained by reason of any taking of the vessel by requisition or otherwise, civil war, revolution, rebellion. or insurrection. 56

strife arising thetefrom, capture. seizure, arrest, restraint or detainment, or the consequences thereof or of any attempt thereat; or sustained 57

of military, naval or air action by force of arms; or sustained or caused by mines or torpedoes or other missiles or engines of war. 58

of enemy or friendly otigin; or sustained or caused by any weapon of war employing atomic fission or atomic fusion or radioactive material; or 59

In consequence of plaCing the vessel in jeopardy as an act or measure of Wa f taken in the actual process of a military engagement. including 60or disembarking 1roops or material of war in the immediate zone of such engagement; and any such loss. damage and expenlSe shall be 61

from this Policy without regard to whether the Assured's liability in relSpect thereof is based on negligence or otherwise, and whether in time 62or war. 63

that in th e event of any occurrence which could result in a claim under this policy the Assured promptly will notify this Company upon 64

notice thereof and forward to this Company as soon as practicable all communications, proces:ses, pleadings or other legal papers or 65

to such occurrence. 66

required by this Company. the Assured shall aid in securing information and evidence and in obtaining witnesses and shall cooperate with 67

in th e defense of any daim or suit or in the appeal from any judgment. 68

Cor . shall have the option of naming the attorneys who shall represent the A:ssured in the prosecution or defense of any litigation or 69oetween th e Assured and third parties concerning any claim covered by this policy, and shall have the direction of su.ch· litigation 70

If the Assured shall fail or refuse to settle any claim as authorized by this Company, the liability of this Company shall be limited to 71

mount for which settlement could have been made. The Assured shall at the option of this. Company permit this Company to conduct with an 72

of this Company'. selection. at this Company's cost and expense and under its exclusive control, a proceeding in the Assured's name to limit 73liability to th e extent, and in the manner provided by the present and any future statutes relative to the limitation of a shipowner's liability. 74

hereunder in respect of loss, damage. cost:s, fees, expense:s or cfaims arising out of or in consequence of anyone occurrence is nmited to 75

amount hereby insured. (For the purpose of this clause each occurrence shall be treated separately, but a series of claims hereunder arising 76

the same occurrence shall be treated as due to that occurrence.) 77

Assured shall not make any admission of liability, either before or after any occurrence which could result In a claim for which this Company may 78The Assured shall no t lnterlere in any negotiations of this Company. for settlement of any legal proceedings in relspect of any occurrence 79

which this Company may be liable under this policy; provided, however, that in respect of any occurrence likely to give rise to a claim under this 80

the Assured is obligated to and shall take such steps to protect his andlor the Company's Interests as would reasonably be taken in the absence 81or aimUar Insurance. 8

making payment under this policy this Company shall be vested with all of the Assured's rights of recovery against any person. corporation, vessel 8

and the AssUred shall execute and deliver such instruments and papers as this Company shall require and do whatever else Is necessary to 8

such tights. 8

action; thall tie against this Company for the recovery of any loss sustained by the Assured unless such action is brought within one ye M after 8

entry of any f"mal judgment or decree in any litigation against the Assured. or in the event of a claim without the entry of such final judgment or 8

such action is brought within one year from the date of the payment of such claim. 8

daim or demand against this Company under this policy shall be assigned or transferred. and no person shall acquire any right against this 8

by virtue of this Insurance without the express consent of this Company. 9

expressly understood and agreed if and when the A:ssured has any interest other than as a shipowner in the vessel named herein. in no event 9

this Company be liable hereunder to any greater. extent than if the Assured were the sole owner and entitled to petition for limitation of 9

In accordance with present and future law. 9

the Assured is, irrespective of this policy, covered or protected against any loss or claim which would otherwise have been paid by this 9

this po!fey, there shall be no contribution or participation by this Company on the basis of excess, contributing, deficiency, concurrent. 9Insurance or otherwise. 9

navJgation limits in th e policy covering the hull. machinery, etc. of the vessel named herein are considered incorporated herein. 9

inswance shall be void in case the vessel named herein, or any pan thereof, shall be sold, transferred or mortgaged. or if there be any changeman.,.. nt or charter of the vessel, or if this policy be assigned or ptedged, without the previous consent In writing of this Company.

p&. • may cancel this policy by giving ten days' notice in writing; if at the option of this Company pro rata rates, if at the request of the Assured 1

rates. wiU be charged .. and arrival. 1

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