maritime laws
Rules at sea
Maritime laws govern legal matters on the seas and navigable waters—shipping, navigation, commerce, and injuries aboard vessels.
Also called admiralty law, this body of rules covers everything from cargo disputes to salvage rights to crimes committed at sea.
Maritime law developed internationally because ships cross borders, requiring consistent rules across jurisdictions.
- salvage rightsLegal claim for rescue
- flag of convenienceForeign registration avoiding regulations
- bill of ladingCargo shipment receipt
- safe harborProtected place for vessels
- trade embargoesBans on commerce between nations
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