Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Jun 2025

Exam Question

(a) "General average is based on certain essential features". Discuss the statement.

(b) A large vessel ran aground. Main engine was used in ahead and astern directions to shake the vessel loose from the ground. Due to excessive load some bearings of the main engine got burnt. Can this damage be included in the general average? Give justification to your answer.

Reference Answer

### Introduction to General Average
General Average is a fundamental principle of maritime law that dictates that all parties in a sea venture (ship, cargo, freight) shall proportionally contribute to a loss that has been voluntarily and reasonably incurred for the common safety of the remaining property. It is not an insurance policy but a principle of equity that predates modern insurance. The framework for its application is internationally governed by the York-Antwerp Rules.
### (a) Essential Features of a General Average Act
The statement "General average is based on certain essential features" is correct. For an act to be considered General Average (GA), it must satisfy a strict set of criteria. These features are the pillars upon which any claim rests:

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