MOPS Is #1 for Many Reasons!

Defending USCG Licenses Since 1935

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It's All About Claims Response

  • 24/7 Manned Claims Hotline − No Answering Machines; No Nonsense

  • Your Own Experienced Attorney − On Call 24/7 − Assignment Made in Minutes; Not Hours

Unmatched Attorney Network

  • 95 U.S. Maritime Law Firms − Over 275 Highly-Qualified Attorneys  

  • Conveniently & Strategically Located − Attorneys in All Major U.S. Ports

A Proven Track Record

  • Over 10,000 Licenses Successfully Defended − Fully Paid Defense; No Deductibles

  • Insured Income Always Paid in Full − No Shoreside Job Requirements

Show Me The Money

  • One Annual Premium Covers All − Flexible Payment Plans Available

Dedicated Underwriters

  • Over 75 Combined Years Experience − License Defense is Their Only Job

  • Access to Exclusive Industry Data − Loss Experience for All Sailing Grades

Customized Coverages & Limits

  • No “Cookie Cutter” Premium Quotes − Each Premium Quote Tailored to You

  • No Applications Rejected − Past Incidents are Yesterday's News

A History of Financial Strength

  • Rated Excellent by A.M. Best − Insurance Industry's Premier Evaluator

MOPS pretenders may come and go, but none will ever come close to the dedicated, service-first and highly-experienced team at MOPS in protecting the licenses, livelihoods and professional reputations of USCG-licensed officers.

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  • License Defense — Fully paid legal representation and defense by experienced maritime attorneys if you are involved in a shipping incident that leads to action against your marine license(s). There are no co-insurance clauses and no hidden deductibles.
  • Professional Instruments and Equipment — Loss or damage to listed and approved professional instruments and equipment while you serve aboard your vessel.
  • Foreign Port — Approved attorney fees and expenses if you are ordered to attend, either as a party or witness, any inquiry of a foreign court concerning a shipping casualty or incident involving your vessel.
  • Loss of Income — Income compensation at the verifiable amount of salary you choose to insure – plus daily subsistence payments for up to 12 months if your license is revoked, suspended or reduced in grade resulting from a covered shipping incident.
  • Civil Legal Defense — Paid legal defense if a civil lawsuit is brought against or served upon you in any court within the United States, its territories or a foreign court resulting from a covered shipping casualty or incident involving your vessel.
  • Civil/Professional Liability (Ask About Our Reduced Rates) — Professional liability coverage for additional defense costs and/or judgments in civil court proceedings resulting from a covered shipping casualty or incident.
  • Civil Penalties Legal Defense — Paid legal defense if you are assessed a civil penalty by the U.S.C.G. or any other entity authorized to impose a civil penalty or fine resulting from a shipping incident involving your vessel.
  • Criminal Acts Defense — Paid legal defense if you are charged criminally in connection with a marine casualty that results in allegations or charges related to federal (OPA-90) and/or state water pollution laws and/or regulations.