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Ports and Terminals

Specific insurance solutions for ports, terminals and port operators, with technical judgement and a detailed view of port risk.

4specialised solutionsA / A+insurer rating
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At Helix Marine we offer specific insurance solutions for ports, terminals and port operators. Our approach combines technical judgement, operational know-how and a detailed view of port risk.

We work with top-tier insurers and apply English wordings adapted to the Spanish market and legislation, ensuring broad cover and agile, specialised claims handling.

Lines and specialisations
01

Marine Liability

Cover designed for the liabilities arising from port activity: damage to third-party vessels, craft or equipment; damage to goods under custody or handling; liability for loading, unloading, handling and storage operations; liability for accidental pollution and clean-up costs; Employers' and Cross Liability; third-party property and bodily injury within the port area; legal defence and investigation costs. Wording based on Port & Terminal Operators Liability, with specific extensions depending on activity and risk.

02

Property: Equipment, Cranes and Warehouses

Specific cover for a port terminal's essential assets: machinery; warehouses, logistics buildings and operational facilities; systems, IT and control equipment (TOS, scanners, gates, port equipment); critical installations and ancillary equipment. Typical covers: All Risks; physical damage from fire, collision, vessel impact, extreme weather events; collapse, structural, electrical or mechanical failures; loss or damage from operational accidents.

03

Machinery Breakdown

Cover designed for terminals' critical machinery: electrical, electronic or mechanical breakdowns; internal component failures; external damage; damage from overloads, lubrication failures, vibration, collisions or operating errors. Insurable equipment: gantry cranes, RTG, RMG, forklifts, mobile machinery, automated systems (ASC), conveyor belts, etc. Includes optional extensions for extraordinary expenses and emergency repairs.

04

Business Interruption

Cover aimed at protecting operational continuity after a loss affecting essential facilities or equipment: loss of income from total or partial terminal shutdown; additional expenses to maintain minimum operations; financial impact from damage to cranes, buildings or other equipment insured under Property or Machinery Breakdown. Cover based on Business Interruption / Loss of Revenue specific to the ports & terminals sector. Ideal for terminals where an out-of-service crane, or a halted warehouse, means critical interruptions and significant costs.

Our method

How we work

  1. 1

    We base our policies on internationally used English wordings, adapted to the Spanish market and to each type of terminal.

  2. 2

    We analyse risk individually, taking into account port layout, machinery, throughput, dependence on key equipment and operating protocols.

  3. 3

    We work with A / A+ rated insurers, bringing stability, capacity and a long-term vision.

  4. 4

    We offer a close technical service and claims handling specialised in port risks.

  5. 5

    Helix Marine: technical, specialised solutions for the port sector.

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specialised solutions
A / A+
insurer rating
Worldwide
territorial scope

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