About this course
In this short course, we look at general average, its role in maritime practice, what constitutes general average and what is a general average contribution.
We look at P&I Clubs, the pay to be paid system and the important role that P&I clubs play in the shipping industry.
Core modules
- Thoroughly understand the concept of General Average (GA).
- Understand the important role of GA within the marine adventure
- Understand the role and function of the York-Antwerp Rules.
- Understand what is admissible in a GA settlement.
- Understand how GA contributions are covered under marine insurance policies.
- Understand the role of Protection and Indemnity clubs in marine insurance practice.
- Understand Protection and Indemnity Clubs, pay to be paid system
- Understand the important role Protection and Indemnity clubs play in the shipping industry.
Core modules
- General Average
- Protection and Indemnity (P&I)
- Final Test
Frequently Asked Questions
- Marine Insurance. Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, 2016
Is there a course textbook?
The following text books are optional but recommended:
What is the format of the class?
The class consists of lectures, which are usually around 20 minutes each.
There are also a number of resources, such as end of subject reflection (problem/question) and there are a number of law reports provided to reflect on the learning and knowledge gained from multiple topics, and standalone exams/quizzes, which are not part of the video lectures.
Course Leader
Mr. Jae Sundaram
LLB (India), LLM in Maritime Law (Southampton), Advocate (India), Solicitor of England & Wales, PG Cert (HE), FHEA
(Formerly Dean of Law)
Jae Sundaram is a Senior Lecturer in International trade & Maritime law. A dual qualified ‘trade and maritime’ lawyer, Jae practised for a number of years before moving to academia. He holds a masters’ degree in maritime law and taught at the University of Plymouth before moving to Buckingham. Jae is the course coordinator for International Trade and Maritime Law, Law of World Trade, Money Laundering, Offshore Banking & Asset Recover, and Commercial Conflict of Laws, on the LLM programme. On the LLB programme, he is course coordinator for Commercial Law, besides being a tutor for Torts and Contract Law in the LLB Programme at the University of Buckingham.
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