https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=57655 The article examines whether a state may lawfully stop, board and seize vessels in international waters to enforce a naval blockade. It explains that, while the Law of the Sea limits territorial control to a 12 nautical mile zone and normally bars seizure on the high seas, exceptions arise during armed conflict when a militarily justified blockade and prior warning may permit interception and searches to verify cargo. The piece contrasts this position with arguments that interdiction of peaceful humanitarian missions violates international obligations to facilitate urgent assistance and identifies available remedies and investigatory mechanisms. en-us Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:16:03 +0530 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=57655 The article examines whether a state may lawfully stop, board and seize vessels in international waters to enforce a naval blockade. It explains that, while the Law of the Sea limits territorial control to a 12 nautical mile zone and normally bars seizure on the high seas, exceptions arise during armed conflict when a militarily justified blockade and prior warning may permit interception and searches to verify cargo. The piece contrasts this position with arguments that interdiction of peaceful humanitarian missions violates international obligations to facilitate urgent assistance and identifies available remedies and investigatory mechanisms. News - Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=57655