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It is a Maritime insurance term originating from the days of sail. Whenever a ship returned from a trading voyage overseas, if all the crew were 'safe' it meant none had been injured or lost. The ship was 'sound' if it had not suffered serious damage.

Such a report was welcomed by Insurance companies as it meant they did not have to make any payouts.

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