Portables, Navigation & Electronic Equipment Insurance

Specialist cover for GPS, radar, sonar, communication gear, portable electronics and marine navigation systems.

Insure24 is a commercial insurance broker. We can help businesses organise and present information about their equipment, operations, locations, responsibilities and controls to suitable insurer markets. Availability, cover and terms depend on the individual risk, disclosure, underwriting and policy wording.

This page provides general information only. Examples of equipment, events and policy sections do not confirm that a particular risk, activity, loss or cost will be accepted or covered.

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SPECIALIST INSURANCE FOR MARINE ELECTRONICS

Navigation, Communication & Electronic Marine Equipment Insurance

Marine operations depend on reliable navigation and electronic systems. Whether onboard a vessel, used for survey work, or deployed in offshore operations, GPS units, sonar systems, radars, communication gear, electronic charts and portable devices are highly valuable - and exposed to unique risks.

Insure24 provides tailored insurance to protect portable electronics and fixed navigation systems against loss, accidental damage, theft, water ingress, breakdown and transit risks.

What Does Navigation & Electronics Insurance Cover?


  • Portable marine electronics (handheld GPS, radios, tablets)
  • Fixed navigation systems (bridge-mounted equipment)
  • GPS, GNSS & satellite navigation units
  • Radar & sonar systems
  • Communication gear (VHF, AIS, satellite phones)
  • Electronic charts & mapping systems
  • Survey electronics & hydrographic tools
  • Damage from water, impact, electrical faults
  • Theft, disappearance or accidental loss
  • Mechanical/electrical breakdown (options)
  • Cover during storage, transit and onboard use
  • Operating areas and territorial limits must be disclosed and agreed

Common Risks for Navigation & Electronic Equipment


  • Whether water ingress or corrosion is insured must be checked against the proposed wording and exclusions
  • Shock damage during port handling
  • Electrical overload or circuit failure
  • Loss of handheld devices overboard
  • Impact damage during transit or deployment
  • Theft from vessels, vehicles or storage units
  • Whether software corruption or data loss is insured must be checked against the proposed wording
  • Misuse, operator error or accidental damage

Who Is This Insurance For?

Marine Operators


  • Commercial vessel owners & operators
  • Fishing vessels & aquaculture operators
  • Survey & hydrographic contractors
  • Offshore support vessels
  • Yacht charter & leisure fleet operators

Equipment & Technology Providers


  • Marine electronics installers
  • Navigation system manufacturers
  • Equipment hire companies
  • Survey technology providers
  • Portable electronics fleet operators

Why Choose Insure24?


  • Specialist cover for marine electronics & navigation systems
  • Operational and transit territories must be disclosed and agreed
  • Options for mechanical & electrical breakdown
  • Cover for loss, water damage, impact & theft
  • Dedicated plans for high-value survey equipment
  • Tailored solutions for commercial vessels & offshore operators
  • Broker support organising information for insurer review

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Does this cover water damage to electronics?

Yes - water ingress, immersion, and moisture-related failure can all be covered depending on the policy.

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Is transit insurance included?

Transit cover (road, sea or air) can be included, protecting equipment during movement between operational sites.

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Does this insurance cover software or data loss?

Software corruption or digital data loss should be disclosed and checked against the proposed terms, conditions and exclusions. Availability depends on the risk and insurer.

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Can hired-in navigation equipment be covered?

Yes - hire-in (non-owned) equipment extensions are commonly available.

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Is accidental damage included?

Yes - accidental damage is a core feature for most portable marine electronics policies.

Related Covers

Stay inside the marine-electronics path with related pages on transit, hired devices, subsea systems, breakdown, and accidental-damage cover.