maritime law

American  

noun

1. the body of law relating to maritime commerce and navigation, and to maritime matters generally.

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Etymology

Origin of maritime law

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

The legitimacy of these midvoyage changes under international maritime law is unclear, S&P said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The experts also said that under UN international maritime law, a stateless vessel can be boarded by authorities.

From BBC

"At present, our vessel is sailing in the international waters of the North Atlantic under the state flag of the Russian Federation and in full compliance with the norms of international maritime law," it added.

From BBC

The right of innocent passage remains a cornerstone of maritime law, but stateless vessels technically are not entitled to it.

From BBC

He explained that it was maritime law to help a ship in distress.

From Literature