“So far, the tanker has incurred two serious offenses; first, entering our waters without prior authorization, and second, navigating without an identifying flag.” – Equatorial Guinea Detains a VLCC Accused of Oil Theft By Nigeria, The Maritime Executive, August 18, 2022
The sea covers almost three-quarters of the earth’s surface and that is why experts say, it is a world of its own. The sea has no boundaries and it is a world of freedom, chaos and confusion where legal and illegal enterprises take place. The freedom of the sea is seen in over 50,000 ships, 1.5 million seafarers in over 150 nations, and 11 billion tons of cargoes plying the oceans.
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Wilson Elser | USA