Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-12 23:06:12 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 98168C5583489C7EF270FCCEB5D43C7317452FE7FA872C4F642D006E1D12783E
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The Galaxy Leader was in international waters when it was boarded and seized by the Houthis. https://www.jurist.org/features/2023/11/21/international-waters-local-disputes-the-galaxy-leader-incident-and-the-challenge-of-maritime-law/ Territorial sea extends at most 12 nautical miles from the baseline (usually the mean low-water mark) of a coastal state. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territorial_waters#Territorial_sea
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