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GENERAL AVERAGE LOSS [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transportation Insurance
- Transportation Law
- Maritime Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- general average contribution
1, record 1, English, general%20average%20contribution
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The proportion payable by one of the parties involved in a general average act to make good the loss suffered in that act. 2, record 1, English, - general%20average%20contribution
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Subject to the conditions imposed by maritime law, a person who incurs a general average loss is entitled to receive from the other interested persons a rateable contribution, known as a general average contribution, in respect of the loss. 3, record 1, English, - general%20average%20contribution
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Assurance transport
- Droit des transports
- Droit maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contribution d'avarie commune
1, record 1, French, contribution%20d%27avarie%20commune
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sous réserve des conditions imposées par le droit maritime, l'avarie commune donne le droit à la personne qui la subit de recevoir des autres intéressés, à l'égard de la perte, une contribution proportionnelle appelée contribution d'avarie commune. 2, record 1, French, - contribution%20d%27avarie%20commune
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguro de transporte
- Derecho de transporte
- Derecho marítimo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- contribución a la avería común
1, record 1, Spanish, contribuci%C3%B3n%20a%20la%20aver%C3%ADa%20com%C3%BAn
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Participación económica que, en caso de avería común, corresponde a los interesados en el buque y/o en su cargamento. 1, record 1, Spanish, - contribuci%C3%B3n%20a%20la%20aver%C3%ADa%20com%C3%BAn
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Transportation Insurance
- Transport of Goods
- Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- general average guarantee
1, record 2, English, general%20average%20guarantee
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- average guarantee 2, record 2, English, average%20guarantee
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A written guarantee made by an insurance company to pay an insured's proportion of a general average loss. 3, record 2, English, - general%20average%20guarantee
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Such a guarantee is usually accepted by the general average adjuster in lieu of a cash deposit and is additional security to the bond signed by the owner of the goods subject to the general average loss. 3, record 2, English, - general%20average%20guarantee
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Assurance transport
- Transport de marchandises
- Commerce
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- garantie d'avarie commune
1, record 2, French, garantie%20d%27avarie%20commune
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- garantie des contributions aux avaries communes 2, record 2, French, garantie%20des%20contributions%20aux%20avaries%20communes
correct, feminine noun
- garantie au titre d'avarie commune 3, record 2, French, garantie%20au%20titre%20d%27avarie%20commune
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- garantie au titre d'avaries communes
- garantie d'avaries communes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
- Transportation Insurance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- suing and labouring clause 1, record 3, English, suing%20and%20labouring%20clause
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
General average losses, contributions and salvage charges, as well as expenses incurred for the purpose of averting or diminishing any loss not covered by the contract, are not recoverable under the suing and labouring clause. 1, record 3, English, - suing%20and%20labouring%20clause
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
- Assurance transport
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- clause des mesures conservatoires et préventives 1, record 3, French, clause%20des%20mesures%20conservatoires%20et%20pr%C3%A9ventives
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La clause des mesures conservatoires et préventives ne couvre pas les pertes par avarie commune, les contributions aux avaries communes, les frais de sauvetage ni les frais engagés pour éviter ou minimiser des pertes ou dommages non couvertes par le contrat. 1, record 3, French, - clause%20des%20mesures%20conservatoires%20et%20pr%C3%A9ventives
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Transportation Insurance
- Law of the Sea
- Foreign Trade
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- free of particular average
1, record 4, English, free%20of%20particular%20average
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- F.P.A. 2, record 4, English, F%2EP%2EA%2E
correct
- FPA 3, record 4, English, FPA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A marine insurance clause providing that partial loss or damage is not insured under American conditions (F.P.A.A.C.). Partial loss is not insured unless caused by the vessel being sunk, stranded, burned, on fire, or in collision. English conditions (F.P.A.E.C.). Partial loss not insured unless a result of the vessel sunk, stranded, burned, on fire, or in collision. 4, record 4, English, - free%20of%20particular%20average
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Free of particular average. Underwriters are not liable for partial loss, other than general average loss. Usually understood to mean the same as Institute F. P. A. Conditions. 2, record 4, English, - free%20of%20particular%20average
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
free of particular average: Term standardized by CGSB. 5, record 4, English, - free%20of%20particular%20average
Record 4, Key term(s)
- free of particular average clause
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Assurance transport
- Droit de la mer
- Commerce extérieur
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- franc d'avaries particulières
1, record 4, French, franc%20d%27avaries%20particuli%C3%A8res
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- FAP 1, record 4, French, FAP
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- clause FAP 2, record 4, French, clause%20FAP
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clause [...] qui limite les indemnités dues par les assureurs seulement aux dommages ou pertes partielles des marchandises consécutivement à des abordages, incendies, échouements ou autres circonstances [...] énumérées dans les polices, à moins [...] qu'il y ait perte totale. 1, record 4, French, - franc%20d%27avaries%20particuli%C3%A8res
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression «franc d'avaries» constitue une locution adverbiale; l'adjectif «franc» y est donc invariable. 3, record 4, French, - franc%20d%27avaries%20particuli%C3%A8res
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Avaries particulières» est inusité au singulier. 3, record 4, French, - franc%20d%27avaries%20particuli%C3%A8res
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguro de transporte
- Derecho del mar
- Comercio exterior
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- libre de avería particular
1, record 4, Spanish, libre%20de%20aver%C3%ADa%20particular
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- franco de avería particular 2, record 4, Spanish, franco%20de%20aver%C3%ADa%20particular
correct
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La cobertura del seguro abarca la pérdida total y no los daños parciales. Este seguro no cubre más que los riesgos de avería común. 3, record 4, Spanish, - libre%20de%20aver%C3%ADa%20particular
Record 4, Key term(s)
- FPA
- libre de averías particulares
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-10-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Maritime Law
- Transportation Insurance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- general average loss
1, record 5, English, general%20average%20loss
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a loss reasonably, proximately and directly caused by or consequential on a General Average act... 2, record 5, English, - general%20average%20loss
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Such expenses, when properly incurred, may be recovered as particular charges or as a general average loss, according to the circumstances under which they were incurred. 3, record 5, English, - general%20average%20loss
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There is a General Average act when and only when any extraordinary sacrifice or expenditure is reasonably and intentionally made or incurred for the common safety in time of peril for the purpose of preserving from peril the property. 2, record 5, English, - general%20average%20loss
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit maritime
- Assurance transport
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- perte d'avarie commune
1, record 5, French, perte%20d%27avarie%20commune
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-04-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Maritime Law
- Transportation Insurance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- particular average loss
1, record 6, English, particular%20average%20loss
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A partial loss of a subject matter e. g. cargo, ship or freight which is exposed to the risks incidental to a maritime adventure, and which is not a general average loss. 1, record 6, English, - particular%20average%20loss
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Any loss, which is a particular average loss, falls on the owner of the particular subject-matter affected. 1, record 6, English, - particular%20average%20loss
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Droit maritime
- Assurance transport
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- perte d'avarie particulière
1, record 6, French, perte%20d%27avarie%20particuli%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-04-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Transportation Insurance
- Law of the Sea
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- free of particular average absolutely
1, record 7, English, free%20of%20particular%20average%20absolutely
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- F.P.A. abs 1, record 7, English, F%2EP%2EA%2E%20abs
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Free of particular average absolutely. Underwriters are not liable for partial loss, other than general average loss. The term "absolutely" is used to make it clear that the insurance does not contain any terms which break the F. P. A. warranty as it does in the Institute F. P. A. clauses. 1, record 7, English, - free%20of%20particular%20average%20absolutely
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is unusual to use this form of cover for cargo insurance ... 1, record 7, English, - free%20of%20particular%20average%20absolutely
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Assurance transport
- Droit de la mer
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- franc d'avaries particulières absolument
1, record 7, French, franc%20d%27avaries%20particuli%C3%A8res%20absolument
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- F.A.P. absolument 1, record 7, French, F%2EA%2EP%2E%20absolument
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assurance Corps dont les avaries particulières sont exclues, les assureurs ne répondant que de la perte totale, des cas de délaissement, des avaries communes, des recours de tiers et des dépenses d'assistance et de sauvetage. 1, record 7, French, - franc%20d%27avaries%20particuli%C3%A8res%20absolument
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression «franc d'avaries» constitue une locution adverbiale; l'adjectif «franc» y est donc invariable. 1, record 7, French, - franc%20d%27avaries%20particuli%C3%A8res%20absolument
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Avaries particulières» est inusité au singulier. 2, record 7, French, - franc%20d%27avaries%20particuli%C3%A8res%20absolument
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-06-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
- Law of the Sea
- Cargo (Water Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- average adjustment
1, record 8, English, average%20adjustment
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- adjustment of average 2, record 8, English, adjustment%20of%20average
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Equitable sharing of the liability to make good a general average loss. Based on the pecuniary value of the property each party had at stake. 3, record 8, English, - average%20adjustment
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
- Droit de la mer
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- règlement d'avaries
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A8glement%20d%27avaries
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Répartition proportionnelle sur la base de toutes les valeurs sauvées (navire et cargaison), en classant des dépenses en avaries communes et avaries particulières pour la prise en charge des avaries communes. 2, record 8, French, - r%C3%A8glement%20d%27avaries
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguros
- Derecho del mar
- Cargamento (Transporte por agua)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- liquidación de averías
1, record 8, Spanish, liquidaci%C3%B3n%20de%20aver%C3%ADas
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Determinación del valor de los sacrificios realizados (masa acreedora o masa de averías) y la valoración de los intereses que se han beneficiado del acto de avería (masa deudora o masa imponible), para posteriormente proceder a la distribución de la avería, dividiendo el importe de los sacrificios realizados entre los elementos de la masa imponible, en proporción al valor de estos últimos. Todo ello da lugar a la cuota de contribución y al nacimiento de la acción de avería. 2, record 8, Spanish, - liquidaci%C3%B3n%20de%20aver%C3%ADas
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-05-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
- Transportation Insurance
- Maritime Law
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- general average sacrifice
1, record 9, English, general%20average%20sacrifice
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intentional act, authorized by the master of a ship, intended to preserve the voyage from a real peril and which results in a general average loss; such an act might be the jettison of cargo to lighten a ship which is aground and in danger of breaking up if not afloated. 2, record 9, English, - general%20average%20sacrifice
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The last ground on which a common carrier may excuse himself for loss of cargo is a general average sacrifice. 3, record 9, English, - general%20average%20sacrifice
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the case of a general average sacrifice, [the assured] may recover from the insurer in respect of the whole loss without having enforced his right of contribution from the other parties liable to contribute. 4, record 9, English, - general%20average%20sacrifice
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
- Assurance transport
- Droit maritime
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sacrifice d'avarie commune
1, record 9, French, sacrifice%20d%27avarie%20commune
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'assuré a droit à indemnité de l'assureur pour la totalité de son sacrifice d'avarie commune, sans être obligé d'exiger contribution des autres parties. 1, record 9, French, - sacrifice%20d%27avarie%20commune
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2009-03-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Maritime Law
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- declare general average
1, record 10, English, declare%20general%20average
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Common among these are stranding, fire and collision that are the most common causes of the need to declare general average. These sums are payable in addition to the insured value of the goods should they become a total loss during the continuation of the voyage and before reaching final destination on the alternate vessel. 1, record 10, English, - declare%20general%20average
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Droit maritime
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- déclarer en avarie commune 1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9clarer%20en%20avarie%20commune
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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