A maritime contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that relates to the carriage of goods or passengers by sea. Such contracts are governed by international maritime law, which is a body of law that has developed over centuries to regulate the rights and responsibilities of parties involved in maritime trade.
Maritime contracts are essential for the smooth functioning of international trade. They provide a framework for the parties involved to agree on the terms of the carriage of goods or passengers, including the price, the route, and the delivery date. Maritime contracts also help to protect the rights of the parties involved in the event of a dispute.