BLUF
Recent tanker boardings linked to Venezuela largely align with the law of the sea. They rely on rules around stateless vessels and flag state consent, and highlight how legal clarity shapes action at sea.Learning Outcomes
- Understand when vessel boardings are lawful under the law of the sea.
- Recognise how statelessness and flag state consent affect authority at sea.
- Apply legal principles to decision-making in maritime operations and planning.
