Oceanposse

04/09/2026

Tomorrow Insurance Seminar via Zoom

# OCEAN POSSE MARINE INSURANCE SEMINAR
1. Fundamentals of Marine Insurance

Types of marine policies (Agreed Value vs. Actual Cash Value)
Key coverage elements (Hull, Machinery, P&I, Liability, Crew, Salvage)
Common exclusions every captain should know

2. Coverage for Long-Range Cruisers

Global navigation coverage – where you are insured (and where you aren’t)
Seasonal restrictions (hurricane/cyclone boxes, named storms, etc.)
Extended cruising areas – adding Caribbean, Pacific, Mediterranean, etc.
Liveaboard considerations *

3. Risk Scenarios and Real Examples

Groundings, collisions, and storm damage
Lightning strikes – prevalence and claims handling
Theft, piracy, and political instability in certain regions
Canal transits (Panama, )
Wreck removal requirements

4. Safety Requirements & Underwriting

Survey requirements (before binding and periodic updates)
Safety gear and maintenance standards insurers look for
Importance of logbooks, maintenance records, and safety drills
Crew experience – why insurers ask about captain & crew background

5. Claims Process – How It Really Works

How to file a claim at sea or abroad
Documentation captains should always have ready
Typical timelines for settlement
Do’s and don’ts when communicating with insurers after an incident

6. Cost Control & Discounts

How premium is calculated (vessel type, value, cruising area, safety record)
Loyalty discounts, loss-free credits, safety training benefits
Group/fleet discounts (such as Ocean Posse Insurance Program)

7. Special Coverage Considerations

Tenders, dinghies, and toys
Electronics and personal effects
Haul-out & storage during storm season
Chartering or carrying paying guests (if applicable)
Medical evacuation and repatriation options

8. Legal & Regulatory Issues

Flag state implications for insurance
Local insurance requirements in certain jurisdictions (Brazil, EU, etc.)
Non-circumvention and working with approved surveyors/agents

9. Ocean Posse Insurance Program Highlights

Guaranteed issue for members
Simplified underwriting
Locked-in multi-year pricing
Personalized oversight and Q&A support
Seamless integration with Ocean Posse resources

10. Q&A / Open Discussion

Members’ real-life stories with claims or insurer interactions
Regional concerns (hurricane prep, piracy, trans-ocean crossings)
What coverage gaps captains fear the most

https://oceanposse.com/events/marine-insurance-seminar/

03/09/2026

⚓ **CAPTAINS IN CANNES ~ JOIN US NEXT WEEK**

If you’re in Cannes for the boat show, come join the **Ocean Posse** for our annual waterfront get-together, just a stone’s throw from the show.

📍 **Cannes, France**
📅 **Thursday, September 10**
🕡 **From 18:30**

Captains, crews, old friends and new ones getting together over a drink, swapping stories, comparing routes and talking about what lies over the next horizon.

Whether you’re already part of the Ocean Posse, heading across the Atlantic, cruising the Med, or simply passing through Cannes, you’re very welcome.

🍹 Rum will be flowing
⚓ Cruising stories encouraged
🌍 Sailors from across the fleet expected

**Come as you are and bring another captain along.**

See you on the quay in Cannes.
https://oceanposse.com/events/ocean-posse-cannes-yachting-festival/

03/09/2026

Thank you 80+ explorers and sailors who came to the 4th Pacific Crossing Event I tip my hat to you !

@ Nawi Island and thanks to The Yacht Sales Co.

Date is set for next year Aug 28 2027 ! RSVP NOW !

26/08/2026

🌴 OCEAN POSSE FIJI PACIFIC CROSSING CELEBRATION 🇫🇯


This weekend we’re celebrating something worth raising a glass to — crossing the Pacific and making landfall in Fiji.

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Nawi Island Marina — Savusavu, Fiji
Join fellow Ocean Posse crews for a proper Pacific Crossing Celebration with good food, cold drinks, kava, island music and plenty of stories from the miles behind us.

We’ll also have weather guru John with us to talk about conditions, routing and the cruising ahead as the fleet continues west across the South Pacific.

A big vinaka vakalevu to Nawi Island Marina and The Yacht Sales Co. for helping us bring the fleet together.

⚓ Celebrate the Pacific crossing
🌦️ Weather and routing ahead
🥥 Kava and island feast
🎶 Fiji music and hospitality
🌊 Catch up with crews from across the fleet
Bring your crew, bring your sea stories, and come hungry.
RSVP: oceanposse.com/nimrsvp
See you in Savusavu.

16/08/2026

🌊 THIS WEEK’S 🚩 OCEAN POSSE FLEET UPDATE IS ABOARD!

Season 10 is making waves with fleet gatherings in **Fiji, Cannes and Cartagena**, OpenCPN training, practical emergency communications, new member benefits and timely maritime reports.

Also inside: the Tyrell Bay Marina dispute, voluntary float plans, Mediterranean Posidonia, partner-marina discounts and more news from across the cruising world.

⚓ Pour a coffee, settle into the cockpit and catch up with the fleet:

👉 https://oceanposse.com/fleet-update-2026-08-16/

Fair winds—and we’ll see you somewhere over the horizon!

10/08/2026

🚩 **THIS WEEK WITH THE OCEAN POSSE ⚓🌎**

The fleet keeps moving — and there’s plenty happening across the oceans.

🌊 South Pacific crews are making tracks through Fiji
🇫🇷 Mediterranean sailors are exploring the Ligurian Riviera
🎉 Nawi Island Gathering coming up in Savusavu
🥂 Cannes gathering on the horizon
🧭 OpenCPN seminars underway
⚠️ Plus maritime updates, cruising intel, anchorages and news from across the fleet.

**Wherever you're cruising, chances are another Posse boat isn't far away.**

👉 **READ THIS WEEK’S FLEET UPDATE ▶**
https://oceanposse.com/fleet-update-2026-08-09

**JOIN THE POSSE • GO FARTHER • SAVE MONEY • HAVE A FLEET BEHIND YOU ⚓**

07/08/2026

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05/08/2026

🚩 Get Your Ocean Posse Burgee!

Your Ocean Posse burgee is more than just a flag, it helps fellow captains recognize you in anchorages and marinas around the world, opens conversations, and shows you're part of a global community of experienced cruisers.

There are several ways to get yours:

📦 Ship it to your home or marina
🌍 International shipping
⛵ Pick it up in Panama Starting Aug 15
🎉 Collect it at an upcoming Ocean Posse event Starting Sep 10

⚓ See all the options and request your burgee here:

👉 https://oceanposse.com/burgee