Under which circumstances can the innocent passage can be suspended as per UNCLOS?« Back to Questions List

Posted by marinetales
Asked on May 30, 2021 12:52 am

If the coastal state, thinks that passage of ship is prejudicial to peace, good order or security of the coastal state and the vessel engages in:

1. Any threat, use of force against sovereignty, territorial integrity.
2. Any exercises or practices with weapons.
3. Act of collecting any security information
4. Act of affecting security/defense.
5. Act of willful and serious pollution.
6. Carrying out research and survey activities.
7. Any other activities not connected to the passage.

Posted by marinetales
Answered On May 30, 2021 12:54 am