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Where do international waters begin?


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(100%, 1 rating) submitted by allbyend (A+, 99%, 54 ratings), Dec 22, 04

The territorial waters are sea waters of a littoral state that are regarded as under jurisdiction of the state. These waters commonly extend to 12 nautical miles (22 km) from the coast, per the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. If you are more than 12 nautical miles from the coast, you are considered to be in international waters.