Short Term Marine/Air Transit (AKA Marine Cargo) Insurance Covers

  • Equipment on a Research Vessel with a value that exceeds $250K
  • Equipment in transit to/from Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Territories & Possessions via any conveyance other than a Research Vessel with value that exceeds $250K.
  • Equipment in use while on board a vessel
  • Air Transit with a value greater than $500K value
  • Associated Ground transportation for all modes of transit
  • Temporary storage associated with transportation to the final destination
  • Storage at the final destination will incur an additional premium
  • Transit can be round trip or one way

How Much Does it Cost?

  • Cost depends on coverage required and value of equipment to be insured.

How Long Does it Take?

  • It takes one week after receiving a completed application submission to get a quote.

Marine/Air Short Term Transit is insured by Navigators Insurance Company

$1,000 deductible applies.
Submit Marine Cargo Reporting Form via email to rmequip@uw.edu to request a quote.
Submit Air Cargo Reporting Form via email to rmequip@uw.edu to request a quote.