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Shellfish Fishing
NAICS 114112 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the commercial catching or taking of shellfish (e.g., clams, crabs, lobsters, mussels, oysters, sea urchins, shrimp) from their natural habitat.
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For Shellfish Fishing, the saved research highlights jones act / crew liability, hull and machinery, protection and indemnity (p&i). Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What species are being harvested, and does the operation involve diving?
- What are the vessel's age, length, construction, and agreed value?
- What navigational area does the vessel operate in — inshore, nearshore, or offshore?
- How many crew members are carried, and are they employees or independent contractors?
- Any prior Jones Act claims, hull losses, or P&I incidents in the past five years?
- Does the insured own or operate any shore-side facilities, docks, or processing areas?
- For Shellfish Fishing, what should the underwriter know about offshore or blue-water operations beyond coastal navigational limits?
- For Shellfish Fishing, what should the underwriter know about prior jones act crew injury claims or significant p&i losses?
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Commercial shellfish fishing establishments harvest clams, crabs, lobsters, oysters, shrimp, mussels, sea urchins, and similar shellfish from natural marine habitats. Operations typically involve vessel-based harvesting using traps, trawls, dredges, or diving equipment, with catch sold to processors, wholesalers, or fish houses. Crew exposure, vessel navigation, and gear loss are central operational features.
Questions to investigate
- What species are being harvested, and does the operation involve diving?
- What are the vessel's age, length, construction, and agreed value?
- What navigational area does the vessel operate in — inshore, nearshore, or offshore?
- How many crew members are carried, and are they employees or independent contractors?
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