What are the remedies available under maritime law?

Under maritime law, a variety of remedies are available to remedy various issues that arise in the maritime industry. These remedies are specific to the area of maritime law and are not available in other forms of law. In Ohio, the primary remedies available under maritime law are limited to damages and/or injunctive relief. Damages are typically awarded to a claimant for any losses they may have experienced due to an incident on the water. This could include injury/death, loss of property, or other financial losses. Injunctive relief is relief that is issued by a court to prevent an action from occurring or continuing. These two remedies are often used in tandem to remedy a particular issue. Additional remedies that may be available under maritime law are limited to contract disputes. In the case of a contract dispute in Ohio, a court may order specific performance, which is when the court orders a contract to be completed in the way that it was originally agreed upon. The party responsible for breaching the contract may also be responsible for paying damages to the other party. Finally, certain vessels may also be impounded and sold if they are determined to be in violation of maritime law. This remedy is typically reserved for cases where there has been a breach of contract, a violation of safety or environmental regulations, or illegal cargo. Overall, maritime law provides a variety of remedies to address issues that arise in the maritime industry. These remedies are specific to maritime law and are not available under other forms of law.

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