Maritime

a.
  1. Bordering on, or situated near, the ocean; connected with the sea by site, interest, or power; having shipping and commerce or a navy; as, maritime states.
  2. Of or pertaining to the ocean; marine; pertaining to navigation and naval affairs, or to shipping and commerce by sea.
    3. Maritime law .
    See Law.
    Maritime loan ,
    a loan secured by bottomry or respodentia bonds.
    Martime nations ,
    nations having seaports, and using the sea more or less for war or commerce.