• A collision clause between ships is a clause in an insurance policy that states that both ship owners must share liability for a collision between ships if the wreck was due to negligence.

  • Marine insurance covers actions such as ship sinking or collisions, but does not cover wear and tear or war.
  • The Hague-Visby Rules state that if the carrier has exercised due diligence to ensure the seaworthiness of the vessel, he shall not be liable for claims arising from a collision caused in part or in whole by negligent navigation management.
  • The collision clause in which both are at fault is intended to preserve the protection that the carrier has under the Hague-Visby Rules by providing contractual damages against the interests of the cargo.