Abstract:This paper addresses the legal implications of COVID-19 upon the procurement of marine cargo insurance cover. It clarifies the relationship between warranty of seaworthiness and duty of disclosure, both of which are imposed upon the insured cargo owner under contract of marine insurance. The paper discusses the effect of COVID-19 that the insured cargo owner may invoke to rebut the allegation of not satisfying the duty of disclosure in terms of the seaworthiness of a vessel, which may deprive the insured cargo… Show more
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