coastal state control

coastal-state control. Maritime law. The exercise of authority under international conventions for a state to stop, board, inspect, and when necessary detain vessels that are under foreign flags while they are navigating in the coastal state’s territorial waters. • The purpose is to ensure the safety of the vessels and to enforce environmental regulations. Cf. FLAG-STATE CONTROL; PORT-STATE CONTROL.

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双语律师Jenna，国际知名法学院环境法专业，擅长翻译各类与环境、社会及管治 (ESG)相关的法律文件。