international waters

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He warned that if Iran refused to relinquish its control of these international waters it would set a "dangerous precedent" for other strategic waterways in the world.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

If the ships are falsely flagged or flagged to a country that disowns them, the tankers can be subject to U.S. jurisdiction while in international waters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

And while a new treaty to protect international waters entered into force this month, the ocean faces threats from plastic pollution and rising temperatures to acidification.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Ship flagging is the process used to register a vessel to a specific country, which then allows it to travel in international waters and offers it certain protections under law.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

As soon as I step outside, I'm in international waters.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir