international waters

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The Coast Guard, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has law-enforcement authority to interdict ships in international waters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

"They still fly, and they still probe" in the region, Rivière said, adding that joint exercises between Russia and China on international waters have also increased.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

He said the tanker was currently in international waters but in Libya's search and rescue zone about 53 nautical miles north of Tripoli and heading south.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

On 8 December, Iranian authorities seized an oil tanker, MT Valiant Roar, while it was in international waters.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir