
When it comes to maritime security, one of the most fascinating and essential legal tools is the right of hot pursuit. Rooted in Article 111 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), this doctrine allows coastal States to extend their enforcement powers beyond territorial waters under specific conditions. Letβs break it down.
π¨ What is Hot Pursuit?
Hot pursuit refers to a coastal Stateβs right to pursue and arrest a foreign vessel that has violated its laws, even if the vessel flees into international waters. Itβs a critical mechanism to prevent ships from escaping legal responsibility simply by crossing maritime boundaries.
β When Does Hot Pursuit Apply?
The pursuit must begin when the foreign vessel is still within:
- Internal waters,
- Archipelagic waters,
- Territorial sea, or
- Contiguous zone (for protective violations only).
Importantly, the pursuit must start without delay and continue uninterrupted onto the high seas. If the vessel enters the territorial waters of another State, the pursuit must stop.
π Who Can Pursue?
Only specific State authorities are authorized to conduct a hot pursuit:
- Warships,
- Military aircraft, or
- Government vessels/aircraft clearly marked as official.
These entities must issue a visual or audible order to stop, which the vessel can perceive.
π‘οΈ Legal and Practical Considerations
Before initiating pursuit, authorities must confirm that the vessel was within the jurisdictional waters when the violation occurred. In the case of aircraft, the pursuit must remain active or coordinate with ships to make an arrest.
If a coastal State conducts an unjustified hot pursuit or wrongfully arrests a vessel, it can be held liable for compensation.
π Why It Matters
Hot pursuit plays a pivotal role in combatting:
- Drug smuggling,
- Illegal fishing,
- Human trafficking, and
- Other transnational maritime crimes.
It allows coastal States to protect their marine resources, uphold the rule of law at sea, and ensure that violators cannot simply escape by crossing invisible lines.
If youβre interested, I can draft a follow-up post with real-world cases of hot pursuit or best practices for maritime law enforcement. Let me know! πβοΈ
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