Marine

1. Adj. Pertaining to the high seas, to navigation or commerce upon the sea, to the perils of the sea. Compare Maritime. 2. Noun. Any person employed on a vessel to assist in the main purpose of the voyage.

— Marine contract. A maritime contract.

— Marine court. In the city of New York, a court exercising the jurisdiction of a justice of the peace, with cognizance of actions under city laws for penalties from twenty-five to one hundred dollars, and claims for services rendered upon the high seas where the State courts have jurisdiction, though the amount exceeds one hundred dollars. The court exercises no real admiralty powers.

— Marine insurance. See Insurance, Marine.

— Marine interest. Extra interest paid for the loan of money upon bottomry or respondentia bonds.

— Marine league. See League.

— Marine risk. A peril necessarily incident to navigation.

— Marine tort. A maritime tort.