Cargo owners face unpredictable financial liability and operational paralysis during maritime incidents with general average declarations

When ships experience catastrophic events like fires, cargo owners suddenly face unexpected general average claims that can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, with no clear visibility into their actual liability, timeline for resolution, or how to coordinate with multiple adjusters and carriers. Current processes rely on manual communication, paper-based documentation, and fragmented information across different parties, leaving cargo owners unable to quickly assess exposure, file claims, or plan contingencies while their goods remain stranded at sea for weeks or months.