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Stranding is when a ship gets stuck on a beach or shore. This can happen accidentally because of bad weather or on purpose to avoid a bigger problem. If the ship and cargo are saved from the danger together, the cost of rescuing them is shared by everyone involved. But if the stranding was caused by the ship being unsafe or someone's mistake, they can't ask for help from others unless they have an agreement.
Definition: Stranding is a term used in maritime law to describe a ship that has drifted, driven, or run aground on a strand. The type of stranding that occurs determines how liability for any resulting losses is apportioned.
These examples illustrate how the type of stranding that occurs determines how liability for any resulting losses is apportioned. Accidental strandings are considered a particular average, while voluntary strandings are considered a general average.