Legal Definitions - maritime tort

A maritime tort is a civil wrong that occurs within the admiralty jurisdiction. It is a breach of duty that the law imposes on persons who stand in a particular relation to one another. The remedy for a maritime tort is usually in the form of damages.

Examples of maritime torts include:

• Collisions between ships
• Injuries to passengers or crew members on a ship
• Damage to cargo during transportation by sea

These examples illustrate how a maritime tort involves a civil wrong that occurs in a maritime context, such as on a ship or during transportation by sea. The remedy for a maritime tort is usually sought through a civil lawsuit for damages.