Inland Marine for tower and telecom contractors
Inland marine coverage for gin poles, rigging gear, antennas, and specialized tower tools — in transit and on site. Typical spreads valued at $200K+.
Overview
Inland marine coverage protects owned and leased equipment including gin poles, rigging gear, come-alongs, antenna mounts, test equipment, and specialized tools. These items are in constant transit between job sites and exposed to theft, damage, and loss.
Why it matters for tower work
A single gin pole can cost $30,000-$80,000. A full rigging spread for a tower erection crew may represent $200,000+ in equipment value. This equipment travels between sites daily and is exposed to theft, transit damage, and on-site incidents.
MSA relevance
Some MSAs require evidence of equipment coverage, particularly for leased equipment. Tower owners may require that their equipment staged on site is covered under your inland marine during the project.
Review your inland marine coverage
Find out if your current inland marine meets MSA requirements for your work type.