Free of capture and seizure clause. Under the Institute Time Clauses (Hulls) 1983 “War Exclusion Clause” a vessel is not covered against the consequences of hostilities or warlike operations whether there be a declaration of war or not. The complete clause reads as follows:
“War Exclusion
In no case shall this insurance cover loss damage liability or expense caused by
23.1 war civil war revolution rebellion insurrection, or civil strife arising therefrom, or any hostile act by or against a belligerent power
23.2 capture seizure arrest restraint or detainment (barratry and piracy excepted) and the consequences thereof or any attempt thereat
23.3 derelict mines torpedoes bombs or other derelict weapons of war.”
