TT Talk - May 2026: Legal Eagle - When general average claims fail: unseaworthiness and crew competence under the spotlight
About this episode
This episode discusses the implications of unseaworthiness and crew competence on General Average claims in maritime incidents.
While General Average allows shared loss in maritime incidents, recent cases (notably The Happy Aras) show claims can fail where shipowners are at fault—particularly through unseaworthiness, poor passage planning, or incompetent crew. In essence, shipowners must prove due diligence, while forwarders are rarely directly liable but should notify insurers if involved.
People in this episode
Host: TT Club
Topics covered
- General Average
- maritime law
- unseaworthiness
- crew competence
- insurance claims
Keywords
- General Average
- maritime incidents
- unseaworthiness
- crew competence
- insurance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: TT Club
Places: The Happy Aras
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