Translation guide
The body of law governing navigation, shipping, and marine commerce. In Japanese, the core term is 海事法, but related concepts like 海商法 (maritime commercial law) and 海洋法 (law of the sea) are also important depending on context.
The overall legal framework for ships, shipping, and marine affairs.
The standard term for maritime law as a field. Covers both public and private aspects.
彼は海事法の専門家です。
He is an expert in maritime law.
A broader, somewhat academic term for maritime law, often used in historical or comparative contexts.
海法の歴史を研究しています。
I am researching the history of maritime law.
The private law aspects of maritime commerce, such as carriage of goods, marine insurance, and ship ownership.
Specifically refers to the commercial law of the sea, including contracts, bills of lading, and charter parties.
海商法の講義を受けています。
I am taking a course on maritime commercial law.
The international legal regime governing oceans, territorial waters, and maritime resources.
Refers to the international law of the sea, including UNCLOS. Not to be confused with domestic maritime law.
海洋法条約は国連で採択されました。
The Law of the Sea Convention was adopted by the United Nations.
The body of law and procedures specific to admiralty courts, often dealing with ship arrests and maritime claims.
A technical term for admiralty procedure or the law applied in maritime courts. Less common in everyday usage.
海事裁判法に基づいて船舶が差し押さえられた。
The ship was arrested under admiralty law.
海事法 (かいじほう) is the broadest term for maritime law, covering both public and private aspects. 海商法 (かいしょうほう) is specifically maritime commercial law. 海洋法 (かいようほう) is the international law of the sea. Choose based on whether you mean general maritime law, commercial shipping law, or international ocean governance.