Admiralty law governs crimes conducted at sea. Admiralty law is also commonly heard as "Maritime Law." Over the course of many years, the Admiralty laws have changed to include crimes conducted by foreign countries.

Robert M. Hughes has written:

'Handbook of admiralty law' -- subject(s): Admiralty

US admiralty courts, also known as federal maritime courts, have jurisdiction over cases involving maritime law, including disputes related to ships, seamen, cargo, and marine insurance. These courts are found in key coastal cities such as New York, New Orleans, and San Francisco.

Admiralty law courts were civil law courts, rather than common law.

Grant. Gilmore has written:

'The death of contract' -- subject(s): Contracts, United States, Philosophy

'The law of admiralty' -- subject(s): Maritime law, Admiralty