The act of throwing cargo and stores overboard in order to save the vessel.
The act of deliberately throwing cargo overboard during an emergency.
a discard, particularly the discard of a blocking card.
throw away, of something encumbering
throw as from an airplane
A voluntary action to rid the ship of cargo in order to prevent further damage or peril.
throwing cargo and other materials overboard to lighten a vessel and help it remain afloat
A voluntary action to rid a ship of cargo to prevent further damage or peril. Jettison is a covered peril in Ocean marine policies.
To throw part of the cargo or gear of the vessel overboard to lighten the load and save the vessel. The owner of the jettisoned goods is entitled to a "general average," i.e., the loss is shared by the owners of the vessel and the owners of the cargo which was not thrown away.
deliberate act of throwing goods or fittings overboard in an effort to preserve the ship in peril
Hazard covered under a Marine Cargo Insurance policy, defined as the throwing overboard of cargo when done to preserve property from lss. Coverage is not provided under this clause for goods jettisoned because of spoilage, such as foods, plants, hides, etc. (The spoilage may be covered under another clause, or another policy, which can be determined by consulting with your insurance agent). See also [MARINE CARGO INSURANCE
The act of intentionally throwing cargo overboard e.g. with the objective of lightening a vessel, which has run aground, such for the common good of all interests: vessel, crew and remaining cargo See GA
To unload or throw overboard at sea a part of a ship's paraphernalia or cargo to lighten the ship in time of emergency.
Voluntary dumping overboard of either cargo or ship's material or stores, to protect other property from a common danger.
Throwing the cargo or ship's property overboard to save other property from a common danger.
act of throwing cargo or equipment (jetsam) overboard when a ship is in danger.
The act of throwing a ship's cargo overboard of cargo from a ship to prevent further damage or sinking.
Act of throwing overboard part of a vessel's cargo or hull in hopes of saving a ship from sinking.
Throwing cargo overboard, if it is determined that such an action may save a vessel in peril.
To cast overboard or off. Informal. To discard (something) as unwanted or burdensome.