territorial waters

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Countries can legally seize vessels in their territorial waters under rules set by the International Maritime Organization, the United Nations maritime regulator.

From The Wall Street Journal

Japan's coast guard said two Chinese coast guard patrol ships entered Japan's territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea in the early hours of Tuesday, and left a few hours later.

From Barron's

Trinidad’s government has given the U.S. access in territorial waters for military maneuvers.

From The Wall Street Journal

A Chinese research vessel called Xue Long 2 transited close to Canadian territorial waters this summer for the second year in a row.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nor does the right to life change depending on whether killings took place in territorial waters or on the high seas.

From Salon