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As of February 9 this year, all artisanal fishermen, Owners, Crew and shellfish divers, under 65, and with extractive operations, should have life insurance in force against the risk of accidental death and disability.
SERNAPESCA reported that this insurance will allow the family financially face the difficult time of death who is often the holder of the family. Moreover, in case of accidents resulting disability, helps cover the costs which are generated by the inability of the insured to continue working.
Possession of insurance will be mandatory since February 9 and will be required for the angler can develop Extractive fishing activities on board artisanal vessels. Each crewmember must demonstrate to the Maritime Authority (Harbormaster and / or mayors of Mar) tenure of compulsory insurance at the time of departure, who will authorize the departure only if its entire crew has this insurance. (ARTICLE 50 C, General Law on Fisheries and Aquaculture).
How do you get the compulsory insurance?
For the insurance, you should go to a financial institution (banks, insurance companies, etc.) and request Form Recruitment Insurance AP Fishermen and Aquaculture, and complete the required data.
The insurance contains a custom credential foliated, attesting to the hiring and recalls its annual validity, specifying the date of term insurance.
For further inquiries about this compulsory insurance and banks that offer this service, artisanal fishermen, Owners, Crew and shellfish divers can approach the office nearest SERNAPESCA.
SOURCE: Revistanuestromar.cl
