Maritime Employers' Liability
Employers may be exposed to liabilities under general maritime law and federal statutes. For example, the master or crew members of a vessel may have legal rights under maritime law and federal laws governing seamen. These liabilities are not covered under the USL&H Act.
For additional information on maritime related coverages and laws please refer to the SeaBright Insurance Company publication* and consult your own maritime attorney:
The Washington USL&H Assigned Risk Plan can under limited circumstances add Maritime Employers' Liability (M.E.L.) to a Plan policy.
For an employer to be eligible for a maritime employer’s liability endorsement issued on behalf of the Plan, the coverage provided must be incidental to the employer’s USL&H coverage for its operations within the state of Washington. The term incidental shall mean that the maritime activities or exposures to be covered are both (a) directly arising out of, and (b) a minor part of the employer’s USL&H operations within the state of Washington.
*The material and information provided on this website and the referenced SeaBright Insurance Company publication is intended for informational purposes only; it does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as providing legal advice or legal opinions and should not be relied upon in that regard. You should consult an attorney for any specific legal questions you may have. The Washington USL&H Assigned Risk Plan, its Governing Committee, Plan Administrator and Executive Director accept no responsibility for any loss arising from any use of or reliance on the information contained herein.