Shipowners need to protect their interests in general average claims, Gard warns
- High-profile instances include Dali, Ever Given, Maersk Honam and MOL Comfort
- Arrangement generally serves industry well
- But be prepared for cargo interests to dispute contributions
If a factory blows up, that’s the factory owner’s problem. If a boxship has to be salved, thousands are on the hook for a slice of the bill