sea damage; average loss
Technical term in maritime insurance and shipping law for loss or damage at sea, including partial loss (average).
Because this cargo suffered sea damage, the insurance claim was paid.
General average was declared, and the shipowner and cargo owners shared the loss.
general average; general average loss
particular average; particular average loss; particular loss
Compound of 海 (sea) and 損 (loss, damage). A Sino-Japanese term used in maritime insurance contexts.