That system of law which particularly relates to marine commerce and navigation, to business transacted at sea or relating to navigation, to ships and shipping, to seamen, to the transportation of persons and property by sea, and to marine affairs generally.
The area of law that deals with ships at sea and the rights of sailors, passengers, and owners of cargo.
the traditional body of rules and practices relating to commerce and navigation or to business transacted at sea or to general maritime affairs
the branch of international law that deals with territorial and international waters or with shipping or with ocean fishery etc.
