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Jettison Clause is used

  1. To save the ship from sinking

  2. To cover the losses sustained by the ship owner due to wilful conduct of the master of ship

  3. To cover the loss caused to the ship by the negligence of the master of the ship

  4. To cover the risk arising out of collision between two ships
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Explanation

Jettison Clause is used to save the ship from sinking.. It means throwing overboard a part of ship's cargo so as to reduce her wieght or to save other goods. The cargo is thrown deliberately to save it from sinking. Jettison covers the loss arising out of such throwing of goods.

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