The legal regime of the territorial sea represents a delicate compromise in international maritime law. While a coastal state exercises full sovereignty over these waters, it must balance its domestic laws with the international right of innocent passage. The exercise of criminal jurisdiction in this zone is not absolute; it is governed by a framework […]
1. Introduction Turkey, surrounded by seas on three sides and situated at the intersection of major maritime trade routes, places significant strategic and economic importance on maritime transport. The principle of cabotage—the exclusive right to conduct maritime trade and transportation within a country’s territorial waters—is a cornerstone of Turkish maritime sovereignty. This right is enshrined […]