Pleasure craft insurance
This cover protects your boat, yacht, fishing boat, cabin cruiser or jet ski against accidents, fire and theft, and includes your liability to others at sea. It suits anyone in Qatar who owns a craft for leisure or fishing, whether it is kept in a marina or on a trailer. We request offers from several insurers licensed by Qatar Central Bank, explain the differences and arrange the policy you need for registration and licensing.
In QatarRegistration and licensing of boats in Qatar require valid insurance, so renew your policy before it expires.
- Policy that meets boat registration and licensing needs
- Hull, engine and third-party liability in one policy
- Offers from several licensed insurers, clearly explained
- We follow your claim with the insurer until settlement
Cover at a glance
- Damage to hull and engine from collision, grounding or sinking
- Damage from storms and bad weather (policy dependent)
- Fire, explosion and lightning
- Theft of the craft, engine or trailer (policy dependent)
- Third-party liability for injury or damage to others
- Salvage and wreck removal costs (policy dependent)
- Personal accident for the skipper and passengers (policy dependent)
Cover
What is covered
- Damage to hull and engine from collision, grounding or sinking
- Damage from storms and bad weather (policy dependent)
- Fire, explosion and lightning
- Theft of the craft, engine or trailer (policy dependent)
- Third-party liability for injury or damage to others
- Salvage and wreck removal costs (policy dependent)
- Personal accident for the skipper and passengers (policy dependent)
What is not covered
- Wear and tear, rust and gradual deterioration
- Mechanical breakdown not caused by an accident
- Racing or hiring the craft out for payment unless agreed
- Operating without a valid licence or under alcohol or drugs
- Sailing outside the navigation area set in the policy
For information only. Final terms and conditions are set by the policy document issued by the insurer.
How to make a claim
Documents you'll need for each type of claim:
Damage to the craft
- Copy of Qatar ID (QID) or passport
- Policy number or a copy of the policy
- Copy of the boat's registration or licence
- Incident report from Coasts and Borders Security or the police
- Clear photos of the damage
- Invoices or repair estimates
Theft of the craft or engine
- Copy of Qatar ID (QID) or passport
- Policy number or a copy of the policy
- Copy of the boat's registration or licence
- Police report
Third-party claim
- Policy number or a copy of the policy
- Incident report from Coasts and Borders Security or the police
- The third party's claim letter
- Clear photos of the damage
Need to make a claim?
Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to register my boat in Qatar?
Yes. Registration and licensing of boats in Qatar require valid insurance. We arrange the policy with the insurer and make sure you have a copy to submit with your application.
Can I insure a jet ski?
Yes. Some insurers in Qatar offer jet ski cover, often with third-party liability and, depending on the policy, damage to the jet ski itself. Tell us the make, year and value and we will request offers.
Am I covered if I sail to Bahrain or other Gulf waters?
Only if the policy's navigation area includes those waters. Tell us where you plan to sail so we can ask insurers for the right area.
What value should I insure my boat for?
Usually the current market value of the craft, engine and equipment, or a value agreed with the insurer. Insuring for less can reduce the claim payment, so we help you set a realistic value.