§ 1943 Proper Deviation Circumstances

Insurance Code·California

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This law says a ship can change its course without breaking rules if it's done for safety reasons or because of unavoidable events.

Key Takeaways

•A change in course is okay if it's caused by something you can't control.
•It's also okay if you do it to follow a warranty or avoid danger, even if the danger isn't insured.
•You must act honestly and believe the change is necessary to avoid danger or to save lives.
•Good faith and reasonable belief are required.

Example

A cargo ship encounters a sudden storm and the captain steers the vessel toward a safer harbor to protect the crew and cargo.

The captain changes the ship's route because of the storm, which is beyond his control, and does it to keep everyone safe. This kind of change is allowed under the law.

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§ 1943 Proper Deviation Circumstances

A deviation is proper: (a) When caused by circumstances over which neither the master nor the owner of the ship has any control. (b) When necessary to comply with a warranty, or to avoid a peril, whether or not the peril is insured against. (c) When made in good faith and upon reasonable grounds of belief in its necessity to avoid a peril. (d) When made in good faith, for the purpose of saving human life or relieving another vessel in distress. (Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 145.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

deviation good faith peril warranty

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Insurance Code. Section 1943.

§ 1943 Proper Deviation Circumstances

Insurance Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 1943 Proper Deviation Circumstances

This law says a ship can change its course without breaking rules if it's done for safety reasons or because of unavoidable events.

Key Takeaways

•A change in course is okay if it's caused by something you can't control.
•It's also okay if you do it to follow a warranty or avoid danger, even if the danger isn't insured.
•You must act honestly and believe the change is necessary to avoid danger or to save lives.
•Good faith and reasonable belief are required.

Example

A cargo ship encounters a sudden storm and the captain steers the vessel toward a safer harbor to protect the crew and cargo.

The captain changes the ship's route because of the storm, which is beyond his control, and does it to keep everyone safe. This kind of change is allowed under the law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 1943 Proper Deviation Circumstances

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

deviation good faith peril warranty

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Insurance Code. Section 1943.

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