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Subject: Re: [worldcruising] Re; other countries laws
From: Bryan Genez (yachts@XXX.XXX)
Date: Thu Jan 25 2001 - 18:00:31 EST
At 10:21 PM +0000 1/25/01, colin.powell@XXX.XXX wrote:
>I am considering a trans-at voyage to the Caribbean, and have a few
>questions I'm hoping you can help me with.
>
>One of my crew has a criminal conviction for the possesion of a small
>amount of 'wacky baccy' dating back to the '70's, when attitudes
>towards such relatively minor offences were not as relaxed in Britain
>as they are currently ....
>My understanding is that he would not be allowed entry by public
>carrier into the United States, whereas presumably British and Dutch
>Territories would not pose such a problem (?).
Why not have him go to the nearest US consulate or embassy and
request a visa? I'd think such a minor offense, without a recent
recurrence might be overlooked.
> Can anyone shed light
>on what problems might arise if our vessel accidently strayed into US
>waters, or should the vessel need to make port in US waters for the
>purposes of repair or provisioning ?
The international law of "force majeure" would apply. You and your
crew would be allowed to stay for whatever minimum time was necessary
to make your vessel seaworthy/provisioned/etc.
>When sailing amongst island groups in an area where there is a number
>of territorial ownerships, what provisions ought to be taken
>beforehand (if any) regarding visas ?
Many visas have short expirations. Best to get the first before you
leave, then get subsequent visas prior for departing for that country.
>Can anybody shed light on what the
>situation is regarding the carrying of firearms in international
>waters, and what procedures should be adopted when entering/ leaving
>international waters so as not to break local laws.
I believe while on the high seas, you are subject to the laws of the
country where the vessel is registered. When you clear customs at
each country, you can be certain the customs official will ask you
about firearms. If you're carrying them, you may be asked to turn
them in for the duration of the visit.
-- Best,Bryan "Capella" Valiant 40 #158 mailto:yachts@XXX.XXX
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