约克·安特卫普规则e.doc

York Antwerp Rules 1994 2 Rule of Interpretation 3 In the adjustment of general average the following Rules shall apply to the exclusion of any Law and Practice inconsistent therewith. 4 Except as provided by the Rule Paramount and the numbered Rules, general average shall be adjusted according to the lettered Rules. 5 Rule Paramount 6 In no case shall there be any allowance for sacrifice or expenditure unless reasonably made or incurred. 7 Rule A 8 There is a general average act when, and only when, any extraordinary sacrifice or expenditure is intentionally and reasonably made or incurred for the common safety for the purpose of preserving from peril the property involved in a common maritime adventure. 9 General average sacrifices and expenditures shall be borne by the different contributing interests on the basis hereinafter provided. 10 Rule B 11 There is a common maritime adventure when one or more vessels are towing or pushing another vessel or vessels, provided that they are all involved in commercial activities and not in a salvage operation. 12 When measures are taken to preserve the vessels and their cargoes, if any, from a common peril, these Rules shall apply. 13 A vessel is not in common peril with another vessel or vessels if by simply disconnecting from the other vessel or vessels she is in safety; but if the disconnection is itself a general average act the common maritime adventure continues. 14 Rule C 15 Only such losses, damages or expenses which are the direct consequence of the general average act shall be allowed as general average. 16 In no case shall there be any allowance in general average for losses, damages or expenses incurred in respect of damage to the environment or in consequence of the escape or release of pollutant substances from the property involved in the common maritime adventure. 17 Demurrage, loss of market, and any loss or damage sustained or expense incurred by reason of delay, whether on t