maritime accident; accident at sea
Refers to accidents involving ships or vessels, such as collisions, groundings, or sinkings.
A maritime accident occurred offshore last night.
Checking weather information is essential for preventing accidents at sea.
海難 is a more general term for 'peril at sea' or 'marine distress', while 海難事故 specifically refers to an accident event.
船舶事故 is a broader term for 'vessel accident', which can include accidents on rivers or lakes, whereas 海難事故 is specifically for sea accidents.
Compound of 海難 (かいなん, 'marine distress') and 事故 (じこ, 'accident').