Civilian standards still face the sea's full force

Warships anticipate hostile damage and its secondary effects, while a liner's primary threat is the maritime environment itself. Repeated safe voyages can create false confidence because the sea's destructive power remains present even when it is not visible. A civilian liner can meet this threat without carrying every feature of a warship. It still needs a safety margin against the hazards it faces, or confidence in normal operations can become dangerous complacency.