No. A crime at sea is still punishable under national and international laws. But when there is no report by witnesses, and little evidence of a crime, it is difficult to prosecute offenders.
yes. there are no laws in international waters
National laws do not apply in international waters, for the same reason that the laws of one nation are not applicable in a different nation. However, that does not mean that complete anarchy prevails in international waters. There are certain international agreements which apply in international waters. If international waters are thought of as belonging to all nations, then the nations of the world can enact treaties pertaining to those waters.
Florida will recognize marriage in international waters as long as the ceremony was legally conducted.
No, it is generally illegal to possess guns in international waters without proper authorization or permits.
No, it is not legal to shoot pirates in international waters unless in self-defense or defense of others.
International waters are about 50 miles away from any countrys shore line. Once in international waters do what ever you want make your own laws. International waters do not start till 200 miles from the United States Coast Line and you still better not try and do what ever you want.
The Gulf of Tonkin is considered international waters, but it is adjacent to the territorial waters of Vietnam and China. Under international law, countries have sovereignty over waters extending 12 nautical miles from their coastlines, while the remainder is classified as international waters. The Gulf of Tonkin has been a point of geopolitical tension, especially during the Vietnam War, but it remains largely open to navigation by all nations.
International Seabed Authority
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International waters are about 50 miles away from any countrys shore line. Once in international waters do what ever you want make your own laws. International waters do not start till 200 miles from the United States Coast Line and you still better not try and do what ever you want.
International waters, also known as the high seas, begin 12 nautical miles (approximately 22.2 kilometers) from a country's coastline. Within this 12-nautical-mile zone, a nation has sovereignty over its territorial waters. Beyond this limit, the waters are considered international, where no single nation has jurisdiction, allowing for free navigation and fishing, subject to international law.
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