Proximate Cause in Conflict-Related Marine Claims

In conflict‑related marine claims, proximate cause determines whether conflict merely shaped the conditions of loss or actually caused it — and that distinction decides coverage. We will explore this topic with some case studies.

Given the current global scenarios with the Persian Gulf conflict, I think this will be a good one to talk about/discuss.

Capt. Harsh has 46 years of experience in the maritime industry and began his career as a deck cadet, serving onboard merchant vessels in various ascending capacities, obtaining his command in 1997. He spent 28 years at sea, 11 of them as a Master on bulk carriers with major global shipping lines.

He hung up his sailing boots and moved to Australia in 2008, worked as a Marine Surveyor and is currently the Director of Charles Taylor Marine Technical Services. He has been involved in conducting numerous types of surveys, including damage surveys, risk assessments, Marine…