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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:
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.