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Sunderland Marine provides market-leading fixed premium insurance products underwritten by NorthStandard.

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Sunderland Marine delivers fixed premium insurance for three distinct products - Aquaculture, Fishing, Coastal and other Specialist Vessels and Owners' Fixed Premium.

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Aquaculture

Fishing, Coastal and other Specialist Vessels

Owners' Fixed Premium

Choose the market-leading fixed premium marine insurance provider and benefit from our flexible policies, unrivalled expertise and established industry relationships spanning decades. We provide fixed premium insurance across three key areas: Aquaculture, Fishing, Coastal and Other Specialist Vessels and Owners' Fixed Premium. We understand that as Clients, you have unique needs - that’s why we provide stability, trust and appropriate policy advice for your business now, and in the future. Sunderland Marine insurance products are underwritten by NorthStandard, a leading global marine insurer.

Why choose Sunderland Marine?

Direct personal service

We really understand the challenges you face - and how to navigate them. Our experienced teams of underwriters, risk surveyors and claims staff ensure you’re provided with comprehensive policies, tailored to your needs. When you choose Sunderland Marine you benefit from the best possible protection. Our bespoke policies can cover a selection of specific requirements suitable for your business, including stock mortality, equipment & support and transit. We support a wide range of Clients from global companies to small producers. This scope includes both marine and freshwater operations, numerous species and with a global reach.

Global coverage

Benefit from industry-leading advice on a global scale and make the right choices to suit your circumstances.

A name you can trust

As part of the NorthStandard Group, one of the largest marine insurance providers in the world, we take pride in delivering financial strength to our clients, providing global cover with flexibility and a personal approach.

Latest News

Investigation into fishing vessel fatal fall overboard

The United Kingdom Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued its report into the fatality of a crewmember who fell overboard while the vessel was shooting a net.

MAIB safety warning on chain link failure following loss of life on scallop dredger

Our December 2023 Renewal Publication is available now!

Investigation into inadvertent release of fire extinguishing system that led to fatality of fisher

Remembering our friend and former colleague, Doug Johnson.

Sunderland Marine presents Sea Fishing Apprentice of the Year Award

CHIRP issues their first safety newsletter for the fishing industry

MAIB issues alert on liferaft servicing

International maritime insurer helps clean up the North East coastline

WAR - JL2022-019 Territorial Exclusion

Contact Details – Festive Period 2023 / 2024

Our December 2022 Edition of Polaris is out now!

Kingfisher Talking Points Bulletin 2023 from Seafish

Southern Star Australia 2022 – Your latest news from our teams in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth

Sunderland Marine confirms sale of VODG

Simple Safety Management for Fishing Vessels – 2022 Update

Southern Star New Zealand 2022 – Your latest news from our team in Nelson

Circular: General Trade Licence dated 17 March 2022 – Reporting of vessel calls to Russia and transiting Russian territorial waters

North P&I and Standard Club announce merger plan to create new global marine insurance force

UK MAIB publish report on the sinking of prawn trawler Diamond D

Mia Bredenberg Appointed as Australia Branch Manager

North makes key Fixed Premium P&I appointments to accelerate diversification drive

Polaris: Winter 2021 Edition

No effective lookout! UK MAIB publish report on the collision between fishing vessel and general cargo ship

Sunderland Marine presents Sea Fishing Apprentice of the Year Award

Kingfisher Talking Points Bulletin 2022 from Seafish

Sunderland Marine Trophy Awarded to Aquaculture Graduates

Sunderland Marine supports the 2021 Tasmanian Seafood Awards

Experience in aquaculture

Talking: A vital work planning tool

Sunderland Marine Sponsor the 2021 Stay Afloat Tasmanian Seafood Awards

Polaris: Summer 2021 Edition

Keeping it Simple on Safety Management

North P&I Club Appoints Nick Wolfe to Drive Diversification Forward

New Banking Arrangements

Sunderland Marine Launches New Publications for Australia

UK MAIB Publish Report on Fatal Crush Incident on Scallop Dredger

Latest Publications

Renewal 2023

Safe Home: Lithium-ion battery fire risk

Polaris - December 2022 Edition

Southern Star - Australia 2022 Edition

Find out the latest maritime risks and weather updates around the world with NorthStandard’s free interactive information portal, GlobeView

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UK Head Office

Copyright © NorthStandard Limited, trading as Sunderland Marine. All Rights Reserved. Registered in England. No. 505456. Registered Office at 100 The Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3DU. NorthStandard is authorised by the UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Sunderland Marine’s business in the EEA is underwritten by NorthStandard EU DAC (previously named North of England P&I DAC), a wholly owned subsidiary of NorthStandard incorporated in Ireland and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

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