Duhaime's Law Dictionary Inchmaree Clause Definition: A standard clause in maritime insurance contracts covering risk of events not directly linked to perils at sea such as, but not necessarily limited to, loading accidents. Named after a ship called the Inchmaree which suffered damage as a result of the breakdown of a pump. A British Court, in 1884, held that such an accident was not a peril of the sea and so not covered by the standard wording of insurance contracts of the time. Since then, maritime insurance contracts specifically address that by including a comprehensive clause on such risks that, while not directly linked to perils of the sea, nonetheless relate directly to shipping; called an Inchmaree Clause. REFERENCES: Thames and Mersey Marine Insurance Co Ltd v Hamilton, Faser & Co (1887) 12 AC 484 Categories & Topics: Duhaime & Williams Maritime & Waterways Law Dictionary Always looking up definitions? Save time with our search provider (modern browsers only) If you find an error or omission in Duhaime's Law Dictionary, or if you have suggestion for a legal term, we'd love to hear from you!