Vessel Assist

Effective 11:59 June 3, 2013

Spoke to Natalie.  1-800-391-4869  ext 8826
Kristen Potter, head of commercial towing assigned us to unlimited gold because we are research, not commercial.  THE BOAT is covered and so will cover it regardless of the operator.

Account: 5440802
If account number is not known:  Figurski/ 95039 will give access

Main Name on the Account is:  Jared Figurski
Secondary is UC Santa Cruz
(This was so they could charge the credit card.  It did not allow me to use my card if UCSC was 1st)

A member card should arrive in 10-15 days to MBARI

Insurance covers:

Free Towing from up to 50 miles offshore
Free Towing off soft groundings
Free At sea emergency fuel
Free At sea jump

Beyond 50 miles they will cover up to $3000, then it is out of pocket.
The insurance follows the boat and it covers any operator, no cert required.
100% discount on dock to dock towing within the 50 mile range.

Phone to call:
1-800-888-4869
VHF 16, 11

Apr 8, 2014
Called Vessel assist to confirm that plan will not change if I renew.  I spoke with Amber and she assured me that it will not, so I renewed on the same gold membership.

MBARI visa cannot be used for insurance so it is charged to my personal card.

Apr 15, 2015
Vessel Assist Renewed.  Same details apply.  I added trailer insurance. 

MCC code 6300 possible. Trying in 2016.