Vessel Pollution Insurance
Built for vessel owners and operators, Falvey’s Safe Harbor vessel pollution insurance policy protects financial, legal, environmental, and reputational interests in the event of a spill.
What We Offer
Coverage Classes
Comprehensive Global Vessel Pollution coverage for both the vessel owner and operator in the event of spills, or the threat of spills.
The Certificate of Financial Responsibility (COFR) Guaranty that satisfies regulatory requirements for vessel owners trading to the United States and ensures they can bear the costs for an oil spill cleanup.
To secure a COFR, please click here.
Marina coverage to protect marina owners in the event of a vessel spill at their location.
Shipyard coverage to protect against spills that occur while vessels are being built or repaired—including shipyard-owned vessels. This comprehensive vessel pollution coverage also protects the yard for sea trials and delivery trips.
Non-Vessel Owner coverage to provide comprehensive third-party legal liability in the event of a vessel discharge.
Blue Cards are a legal obligation for ship owners to visit a port in countries part of the International Bunker Convention. Falvey is approved in over 30 countries and can provide a Blue Card.
Comprehensive Global Vessel Pollution coverage for both the vessel owner and operator in the event of spills, or the threat of spills.
The Certificate of Financial Responsibility (COFR) Guaranty that satisfies regulatory requirements for vessel owners trading to the United States and ensures they can bear the costs for an oil spill cleanup.
To secure a COFR, please click here.
Marina coverage to protect marina owners in the event of a vessel spill at their location.
Shipyard coverage to protect against spills that occur while vessels are being built or repaired—including shipyard-owned vessels. This comprehensive vessel pollution coverage also protects the yard for sea trials and delivery trips.
Non-Vessel Owner coverage to provide comprehensive third-party legal liability in the event of a vessel discharge.
Blue Cards are a legal obligation for ship owners to visit a port in countries part of the International Bunker Convention. Falvey is approved in over 30 countries and can provide a Blue Card.
If you have a question about another type of risk, please contact our specialty brokerage team.
Our Industry Experts
Falvey’s marine specialists are trusted leaders in vessel pollution insurance, offering regulatory insight, operational expertise, and world-class claims handling.
Why Vessel Pollution?
Falvey’s Vessel Pollution policy is a specialty insurance solution designed to provide comprehensive coverage for marine-related pollution exposures.
This policy delivers comprehensive environmental coverage with unmatched response, compliance, and support—protecting clients where it matters most: financially, legally, and reputationally.
Tony Gerone
Principal
Russ Brown
Principal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is vessel pollution insurance and how does it work?
Vessel pollution insurance provides comprehensive protection against the financial, legal, and environmental consequences of a marine spill, ensuring immediate response and compliance with regulations.
What is the core problem or gap this policy addresses?
Marine operations face critical pollution risks, yet many lack coverage that is both compliant and immediate. Falvey fills this gap by combining expert spill response with comprehensive insurance protection.
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