Lowndes & Rudolf: The Law of General Average and The York-Antwerp Rules

Lowndes & Rudolf is a specialist commentary on the York-Antwerp Rules (YAR). It is the most detailed and analytical work on general average (GA) You'll find the book gives you a historical overview of each Rule of YAR, and a comparison with English law, which gives insight into the underlying principles and the problems inherent in their application.
Clearly defines the complex topic of General Average and the York Antwerp rules
Explores the historical context of General Average’s development as a concept
Provides a rule by rule examination of the York Antwerp Rules
Describes the Assessing and Enforcing Rights of Contribution central to Marine Insurance
Discusses the currency of the Adjustment determinant in compensation
Examines General Average ,Insurance and Recoveries as critical doctrines of Marine insurance law both conceptually and as a functioning commercial entity
Gives the reader a good insight into the underlying principles and the practical problems which arise in applying the (YAR)
New to this edition:
A detailed examination of the Practical Implications of the introduction of the Rotterdam Rules
Analysis of recoveries in relation to General Average
Discussion on the problems of the obligations to cargo
Insight into the role of General Average in the current climate of widespread Piracy on the high seas