Maritime discipline is a
critical aspect navigating naval ships. The Department of Homeland
Security takes a special interest in the maritime disputes and
sovereignty of territorial waters. Furthermore, regulations that bind
the system of docking and setting sail have to monitored closely to
prevent loopholes. The latest edition of CFR 33 is the book for all
knowledge pertaining to jurisdiction and security of vessels.
Conditions have to be met to make sure all the facets of the law are
complied by. Furthermore, inadequate fire protection, unsafe
machinery and internal disturbance may be enough for a CFR violation.
The violation of CFR code
can be serious since it disrupts the sovereignty of the maritime
relations between countries. Let us look at the South China Sea
incident as an interesting to understand the latest addition in
violation of any maritime codebook. Anyone familiar with the
latest
edition of CFR 33
will understand the following points since international maritime
definitions are similar the US definitions.
Diplomacy In The
South China Sea
The diplomatic relations
for the South China Sea have risen the concern for China's to reduce
its propaganda to introduce oppressive security in domestic
territories. Introducing measures have become highly difficult for
the UN in light such ambivalence. Apparently, the domestic law terms
have made it ambiguous to blame China of any maritime rights
violations.
- They claim legal coherence, but, it is the domestic judiciary that often imposes on the substantive measures provided to foreigners under maritime law.
As a result, it is
evident that some subversion is in play here.
- Although not recognized in international law, China uses the term “jurisdictional seas” to describe inland waters, the territorial sea, its contiguous zones, its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), and continental shelf (as well as other sea areas that China claims).
Furthermore, China has
managed to procure ways to reduce compliance with International Law
by employing its apex courts umbrella term for "jurisdictional
seas."
- In fact, historical rights have been used as a means to lay claim to the South China Sea. The question arises is when will China stop obfuscating and come to term with international law?
The Reassessment
- Clearly, they are evading abiding by the distance rule and using aged definitions to push their claims across as innocuous. However, imagery has shown that there is an increase in militarization.
- Thus, a note verbale submitted to the United Nations in 2009 states: “China has indisputable sovereignty over the islands in the South China Sea and the adjacent waters, and enjoys sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the relevant waters as well as the seabed and subsoil thereof.”
- Therefore, war may be underway due to such disputes in maritime policy. Subversion is being levied, however, China seems to slip under the radar with its vast military proliferation.
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