Refugees or Illegal immigrants..?

[The Bedlington Terrier]

I can't answer that C_M, I am more interested in your response: Under maritime law on receipt of a distress call Masters of a vessel are required to 'Provide Assistance subject to not putting their own vessel or crew in danger'. Providing assistance does include contacting the shore authorities and reporting the incident and position of the distressed vessel if they feel that they cannot provide adequate assistance themselves.

[Claret_Matelot]

I can't answer that C_M, I am more interested in your response: Under maritime law on receipt of a distress call Masters of a vessel are required to 'Provide Assistance subject to not putting their own vessel or crew in danger'. Providing assistance does include contacting the shore authorities and reporting the incident and position of the distressed vessel if they feel that they cannot provide adequate assistance themselves.

Under the 1982 United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea, ships have a clear duty to assist those in distress. Article 98 (1) states that “ Every State shall require the Master of a ship flying its flag, in so far as he can do so without serious damage to the ship, the crew, or the passengers…

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Under the 1982 United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea, ships have a clear duty to assist those in distress. Article 98 (1) states that “ Every State shall require the Master of a ship flying its flag, in so far as he can do so without serious damage to the ship, the crew, or the passengers…

Hmmmm?