Nigeria - 1961 - Transportation

Marine Insurance Act.

Ministry of Transportation, Nigeria

This is an Act to provide for marine insurance and to prohibit gambling on loss by maritime perils. Regulation 3 defines marine insurance. A contract of marine insurance is a contract whereby the insurer undertakes to indemnify the assured, in manner and to the extent thereby agreed, against marine losses, that is to say, the losses incident to marine adventure. Regulation 4 concerns mixed sea and land risks. A contract of marine insurance may, by its express terms, or by usage of trade, is extended so as to protect the assured against losses on inland waters or on any land risk which may be incidental to any sea voyage. It also covers marine adventure and maritime perils, avoidance of wagering or gaming contracts etc.

Process Flow

National Assembly

Office of the President

Contacts

Approver

Ahmad Lawan

Senate President

National Assembly

Approver

Muhammadu Buhari

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Marine Insurance Act. Current Version

January 2022

This is an Act to provide for marine insurance and to prohibit gambling on loss by maritime perils. Regulation 3 defines marine insurance. A contract of marine insurance is a contract whereby the insurer undertakes to indemnify the assured, in manner and to the extent thereby agreed, against marine losses, that is to say, the losses incident to marine adventure. Regulation 4 concerns mixed sea and land risks. A contract of marine insurance may, by its express terms, or by usage of trade, is extended so as to protect the assured against losses on inland waters or on any land risk which may be incidental to any sea voyage. It also covers marine adventure and maritime perils, avoidance of wagering or gaming contracts etc.

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