What is Maritime Casualty

A salvage operation is any act or activity to assist a vessel or any other property in danger in navigable waters. Nothing shall affect the application of salvage operations to prevent or minimize damage to the environment. The coastal states have the right to take measures in accordance with the generally recognized principles of international law to protect their coastline or related interests from pollution or threat of pollution following a maritime casualty or acts relating such a casualty which may reasonably be expected to result in major harmful consequences. This study aims to investigate legal issues related to salvage operations to prevent or mitigate damage to the population and environment in case of an accident which is always possible due to engine or rudder failure or human error.