Description
General Average (“GA”) is not just an old maritime principle — it’s a legal minefield with real financial consequences for Malaysian shipowners, cargo interests, insurers, and protection and indemnity (“P&I”) clubs. This webinar will cut through the jargon and focus on what the industry is really talking about — recent legal disputes, hidden liabilities, strategies to avoid costly GA pitfalls and how it intertwines with salvage.
The webinar will cover the following topics:
- What is GA and Salvage?;
- Can a Shipowner Force GA in Malaysian Waters?;
- When Does “Intentional Sacrifice” Apply Under the York-Antwerp Rules and Malaysia’s Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1952?;
- GA Bonds and Bank Guarantees;
- GA vs Salvage: The Legal Fight Over Who Pays First;
- Does Salvage Remuneration Take Priority Over GA Contributions?; and
- Case Studies: MV Malaysia Star and Other Cases.
Speaker
Jeremy M Joseph is a managing partner at Joseph and Partners and is recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers Asia. Jeremy received a British Chevening Scholarship in 1996 and completed his Master of Law from the University of Southampton in 1997. He also holds a diploma in international commercial arbitration from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK).
Jeremy started his career as a marine insurance broker and worked as an associate in Singapore before founding Joseph and Partners in 2010. His firm has won several awards, including the Malaysia Law Awards "Maritime Law Firm of the Year" from 2014 to 2016. In 2018, his firm handled maritime cases such as the arrest and sale of the Equanimity superyacht. He has also contributed to legal publications and presented at conferences worldwide.
Terms and Conditions
Event Policy
Places are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration for this session will close on 26 May 2025 (Monday), at 12:00 pm.
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Cancellation
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If you have failed to inform the organiser on your cancellation for three consecutive times, you may be blacklisted for future events.
Transferal
You are allowed to transfer your place to another participant, but you must notify the organiser with the necessary details at least three days in advance.
Attendance
CPD points for CPD Scheme will not be awarded to lawyers and pupils in chambers from Peninsular Malaysia who arrive more than 15 minutes late, are not present throughout the event, or leave before its scheduled end.
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