Maritime law

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003162",
  "term": "Maritime law",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A body of law governing navigation and shipping, including marine commerce, sailors, and the transportation of goods by sea. This legal framework addresses issues such as collisions, salvage, towage, maritime liens, and personal injuries sustained at sea. It is largely derived from international conventions, treaties, and historical customs, with specific statutes enacted by individual nations.",
  "see_also": [
    "law of admiralty"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/maritime-law/"
}