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Marine contractors insurance

Built around
the work
you perform.

Specialized insurance guidance for dredging contractors, waterfront construction companies and complex maritime operations.

Schedule a marine risk review Explore marine specialties →

Mechanical dredge DB Catalina loads dredged material into a barge as a workboat passes in the Houston Ship Channel.

Working waterways. Complex responsibilities.Montridge / Marine

Independent perspectiveVeteran-owned brokerage

Operations firstPeople · vessels · projects

Coverage in contextContracts · exposures · policy wording

01 / The work you do

Different operations.
Distinct insurance questions.

Start with your specialty. Explore the exposures and review points that matter to your business.

Mechanical dredge DB Catalina loads dredged material into a barge as a workboat passes in the Houston Ship Channel.

Marine operations

Dredging & waterways ↗

Sediment, vessels, equipment and the work beneath the surface.

Crane barge and piling at a temporary waterfront work platform.

Marine operations

Waterfront construction ↗

Docks, piers, seawalls and the infrastructure connecting land and water.

Shipyard worker in protective clothing grinding steel, with sparks visible.

Marine operations

Shipyards & vessel repair ↗

Customer vessels, hot work, specialist trades and maritime employees.

Explore all 21 marine operations →

02 / A coordinated insurance conversation

On shore. Afloat.
Across your entire operation.

No single policy label explains every exposure. Understand how the coverages fit together—and where questions remain.

01 / COVERAGE IN CONTEXT

Maritime workforce ↗

Review USL&H, employee duties and the work location.

02 / COVERAGE IN CONTEXT

Jones Act & MEL ↗

Understand seaman-related and maritime employer exposures.

03 / COVERAGE IN CONTEXT

Vessels & P&I ↗

Connect physical damage and vessel liability questions.

04 / COVERAGE IN CONTEXT

Pollution liability ↗

Examine spills, cleanup and environmental responsibilities.

05 / COVERAGE IN CONTEXT

Marine equipment ↗

Consider cranes, barges, dredges and equipment used afloat.

06 / COVERAGE IN CONTEXT

Marine general liability ↗

Review third-party exposures alongside operational exclusions.

Explore all insurance coverages →

Container ship alongside quay cranes at the Port of Savannah.

03 / The Montridge approach

Start with the operation.
Examine the obligations.

A clearer description of your work makes for a more useful insurance review.

01
Understand the work
Projects, workforce duties, vessels, equipment and subcontractors.
02
Review the commitments
Contracts, indemnity, required limits and the actual policy wording.
03
Prepare the next decision
Clarify missing information and the questions to take to underwriting.

Explore a marine insurance program review →

04 / Practical resources

Better questions.
Before work begins.

Useful guidance for contractors, project owners and risk managers navigating marine insurance.

Before you sign

Turn insurance requirements into specific review questions.

Before your next review

A printable checklist of operations, documents and information.

Watch & learn

Six Montridge videos on marine operations and coverage.

Connect the coverages

Understand what the different insurance lines are intended to address.

Your operation. Your contracts. Your next project.

Put your marine insurance
in the context of your work.

Start with a focused conversation about your operation.

Schedule a marine risk review or call 702-749-4369