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Excuses for deviation or delay.
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49.—(1) Deviation or delay in prosecuting the voyage contemplated by the policy is excused—
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(a) Where authorised by any special term in the policy; or
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(b) Where caused by circumstances beyond the control of the master and his employer; or
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(c) Where reasonably necessary in order to comply with an express or implied warranty; or
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(d) Where reasonably necessary for the safety of the ship or subject-matter insured; or
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(e) For the purpose of saving human life, or aiding a ship in distress where human life may be in danger; or
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(f) Where reasonably necessary for the purpose of obtaining medical or surgical aid for any person on board the ship; or
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(g) Where caused by the barratrous conduct of the master or crew, if barratry be one of the perils insured against.
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(2) When the cause excusing the deviation or delay ceases to operate, the ship must resume her course, and prosecute her voyage, with reasonable dispatch.
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Assignment of Policy.
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