Lowndes & Rudolf is a specialist commentary on the York-Antwerp Rules (YAR). It is the most detailed and analytical work on general average (GA)

The book gives an historical overview of each Rule of YAR, and a comparison with English law, and 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