maritime interestglossary / MARITIME INTEREST maritime interest. Interest charged on a loan secured by a sea vessel or its cargo, or both. • Because of the lender’s considerable risk, the interest rate may be extraordinarily high. — Also termed marine interest. 词条贡献者 资深译员Dan,毕业于美国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与消费者集团诉讼有关的法律文件。