Asia Yacht Insurance Guides
Expert articles on regulations, Named Storm cover, CAIT permits, destination guides, and everything you need to know about sailing and insuring a vessel in Asian waters.
Asia Yacht Insurance Guide 2026: What Every Sailor Needs to Know
From Thailand to the Maldives, Indonesia to India — the complete guide to yacht insurance requirements, regulations, and providers across Asian sailing destinations.
Phuket Yacht Insurance: The Complete Guide for Sailing Thailand
Everything you need to know about insuring your yacht for Thailand's Andaman Sea — marina requirements, Named Storm cover, Phuket Raceweek insurance, and the best providers.
Indonesia CAIT: Why Your Yacht Insurance Must Be Right Before You Apply
Indonesia's CAIT permit requires specific insurance documentation. Get it wrong and you can't enter. Here's exactly what you need.
Raja Ampat by Yacht: The World's Best Diving Accessible from Your Own Anchorage
Raja Ampat in Indonesian Papua offers the world's richest marine biodiversity. Here's everything you need to know to sail there safely and legally.
Maldives Yacht Cruising Permit: Your Complete Guide to Sailing the Atolls
The Maldives requires a Ministry of Tourism cruise permit for all foreign vessels. Here's how to get it, what insurance you need, and what to expect in paradise.
Named Storm Cover: The Yacht Insurance Decision That Could Cost You Everything
In Asia's typhoon and cyclone belt, standard storm cover has a critical gap. Here's what Named Storm cover is, where you need it, and why the premium is worth every cent.
Why Langkawi is Asia's Best Value Yacht Base — And What Insurance You Need
Duty-free fuel, excellent marina facilities, and easy access to Thailand and Indonesia make Langkawi Malaysia's premier yacht destination. Here's the complete guide.
The Mergui Archipelago: Sailing Myanmar's Last Great Wilderness
Over 800 pristine islands, Moken sea nomads, and virtually no other sailors. The Mergui Archipelago is Asia's most remote cruising ground — and requires the most careful preparation.
Planning Your World Voyage Insurance Through Asia
Asia presents unique insurance challenges for circumnavigators and long-distance passage makers. From the Red Sea to Southeast Asia, here's how to structure your coverage.
Phuket Raceweek Insurance: What You Need to Enter Asia's Premier Race
Phuket Raceweek requires racing insurance. Here's exactly what cover you need, the minimum limits required, and how to arrange it before registration closes.
Superyacht Insurance in Asia: Requirements, Regulations & Specialist Providers
Superyachts sailing Asian waters face enhanced insurance requirements — flag state compliance, crew certification, and escalating liability limits. Here's what applies.
Sailing the Philippine Islands: Palawan, Cebu and the Visayas Insurance Guide
The Philippines offers extraordinary sailing across 7,641 islands — but typhoon season and MARINA regulations mean insurance planning is essential. Here's everything you need.
Catamaran Insurance in Asia: What Multihull Owners Need to Know
Catamarans now dominate Asian charter fleets and are increasingly popular for liveaboard cruising. Here's how insurance for multihulls differs from monohull cover — and what you need to get right in Thai, Maldivian, and Indonesian waters.
Motor Yacht Insurance Thailand: A Complete Guide for Power Cruiser Owners in Thai Waters
Motor yachts face higher insurance rates, greater fire risk, and more complex regulatory requirements than sailing yachts. Here's everything you need to know about motor yacht insurance for Thai and Southeast Asian waters.
Boat Insurance Phuket: The Complete 2026 Guide for Vessel Owners on the Andaman Sea
Phuket is Southeast Asia's sailing capital. Getting your boat insurance right is the first step for any vessel owner based in or visiting the island. This complete guide covers Thai requirements, local brokers, costs, and the cover you actually need.
Charter Boat Insurance Thailand: What Commercial Operators Need to Know in 2026
Running a charter operation in Thailand — whether bareboat, skippered, or day trips — requires commercial marine insurance. Here's the complete guide to Thai charter insurance requirements, costs, and compliance.