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FORTUNE MER [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Risks and Threats (Security)
  • Transportation Insurance
  • Water Transport
  • Maritime Law
CONT

Peril of the sea refers to extraordinary forces of nature that maritime ventures might encounter in the course of a voyage. Some examples of these perils include stranding, sinking, collision, heavy wave action, and high winds.

OBS

peril of the sea; sea peril: designations usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • perils of the sea
  • sea perils

French

Domaine(s)
  • Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
  • Assurance transport
  • Transport par eau
  • Droit maritime
DEF

Accident fortuit ou sinistre d'ordre naturel, auquel est exposé un navire en mer, à l'exclusion des risques politiques ou juridiques tels qu'angarie, embargo, capture, etc.

CONT

Une tempête, un naufrage ou un échouement constituent des fortunes de mer.

OBS

fortune de mer; péril de mer : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • fortunes de mer
  • périls de mer

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
  • Seguro de transporte
  • Transporte por agua
  • Derecho marítimo
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