marine casualties

Marine casualties refer to significant incidents involving ships, such as accidents, damage, or loss, that can endanger lives, cause environmental harm, or disrupt maritime activities. These events include collisions, sinkings, groundings, fires, or other failures that compromise a vessel's safety or operation. They are carefully investigated to determine causes and prevent future occurrences. Understanding marine casualties helps improve safety standards, navigation practices, and regulatory measures to protect crew, cargo, and the marine environment.