News / Urgent call for breakdown of cargo onboard as General Average declared on Dali

Photo: US Coast Guard, Petty Officer 2nd Class Alejandro Rivera

Singapore-based Grace Ocean has officially declared General Average on its vessel, the Maersk-chartered and operated Dali, which was involved in the Francis Scott Key Bridge allision. 

General Average is a maritime principle where all parties involved in a sea voyage share any losses incurred, and the share a shipper will pay correlates with their share of the cargo. The shipowner, manager, and charterer will also be partly liable.      

While Maersk has yet to make an official statement, MSC confirmed: “Maersk Line ...