{"id":490,"date":"2026-10-09T21:20:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T21:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/remar.mx\/en\/?p=490"},"modified":"2026-10-09T21:32:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T21:32:06","slug":"general-average-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/remar.mx\/en\/blog\/general-average-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work\/","title":{"rendered":"General Average: What is it and how does it work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

During international ocean freight transportation, emergencies may arise that put the vessel, its crew, and the cargo at risk. In these situations, extraordinary measures, such as sacrificing containers, may be necessary to protect the safety of the vessel and the remaining cargo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is known as General Average<\/strong>, a concept that both importers and exporters should understand, as it can result in financial obligations even when their goods arrive at their destination in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is general average?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

General Average<\/strong> is a principle of maritime law under which certain extraordinary sacrifices or expenses incurred to preserve property involved in a common maritime adventure must be shared among the interests involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In simpler terms, General Average may be declared when extraordinary measures, such as intentionally throwing containers overboard, are taken to save a vessel and its cargo from a common danger. In this case, the costs associated with the losses are shared among the parties involved in the voyage, including owners whose cargo remains undamaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under what circumstances can general average be declared?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n