Legally, you can get away with anything as long as you don’t get caught.
This applies to land also
And space!
But not the skies, those belong to the birds.
You can’t take the sky from me!
No power in the ‘verse. But a large billboard out your best window might do it.
Let’s say you and I go toe-to-toe on bird law and see who comes out the victor.
And sometimes even when you do get caught but you’re rich.
Make a radio station and broadcast whatever you want.
Chopper Dave!!
Your username cracks me tf up lmao
Rebroadcast Major League Baseball with implied oral consent.
Check out The Boat That Rocked. It’s based on true events from the 1960s.
Top cast:
- Phillip Seymour Hoffman
- Bill Nighy
say no more, you son of a bitch. I’m in.
I remember trying to listen to Radio Caroline under my duvet on an am portable radio as a kid. This film is loosely based on their story. Great cast. Absolute junk film - one of only four films (in any language) I’ve ever switched off before the end… but that’s just my opinion. I hope you enjoy it.
There was a literal pirate radio station in (or technically just beside) the Netherlands, they broadcasted off a ship and because it’s a small country, had nearly national coverage.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_Veronica
They have since become a legal broadcaster.
Would be cooler to steal a boat and do this.
A terrific film
It’s actually really super simple. You would be subject to the laws of the country you reside in or are a citizen of.
Laws don’t magically stop working just because you’re out of jurisdiction.
There’s also, admiralty law, Maritime law and international law, all of which have courts in designated countries. These laws are usually governed by treaty amongst many countries.
How is it that a US citizen, for example, is allowed to purchase and consume alcohol in intentional waters at age 18 when the law is 21 in their country?
Makes sense, thanks!
Laws don’t magically stop working just because you’re out of jurisdiction.
Actually I would say that most do. Extraterritorial jurisdiction is the exception, not the rule. Many countries apply it for cases of Genocide and War Crimes for example.
You are right though that many countries apply their laws to vessels under their flags in international waters
What about cruise ships and their changes to gambling when in international waters? I’ve read quite a few times that the rules their machines work with change dramatically in that case. And they’re mostly still registered in countries with more strict rules otherwise.
Provided the above is true of course. Or could they be sued in this case?
Gambling is generally a regional thing and is subject to each state. Usually it’s governed by where you are currently.
Cruise ships on the other hand are governed by the country the ship is registered in and/or by whatever country they’re docked at.
So a law will state specifically that there is no private gambling allowed within the confines of a certain geographical area such as the state of Washington, for example. The law can also make provisions that gambling is allowed on Indian reservations or within certain city limits.
The cruise ship leaves the geographical area where gambling is not allowed and allows gambling to occur in international waters which is fully law-abiding.
Also, most states and governments will provide licensing for casinos. If you qualify you may proceed with gambling in that jurisdiction.
What if you’re stateless without a permanent residence?
I assume when you say stateless you are probably referring to the United States. Although there are other country’s with states but nevertheless the same would still apply.
You gotta be from somewhere. If you’re indigenous in the state of Ohio you’re still a resident of Ohio in the country of America. All laws still apply.
If you’re referring to something like a sovereign citizen all laws still apply regardless of what people like that may believe.
Casual Navigation talks a bit about this: What Law Applies In International Waters? Essentially, the ship needs to be registered to a country and the laws of that country apply while on the ship. Most ships register themselves in a country with very lax laws, known as a “flag of convenience”. The laws of Libera, Panama, and Marshall Islands must be pretty convenient since those are countries most ships get registered.
What happens if you don’t register your ship? It’s the same as not having a passport. You’re going to have a hard time when you want to dock at a port.
Panama is mostly because of cheaper rates to go through the canal, if I’m not mistaken.
Theoretically, the yacht follows the laws of the place it’s registered. On practice, the country you and your friends live will be the one that cares about it… so, it’s not any different from what you can do at home.
I think you can get away with just about anything, so long as it doesn’t piss off anyone with a bigger navy than you own.
Asking for a Lemmy friend?
We could kiss each other on the mouth.
Pwomise? 👉👈🥹
I’m not sure but I think you would have to comply with the laws of the yacht’s flag country. Not carrying the flag I think is a big crime basically everywhere
Not carrying the flag I think is a big crime basically everywhere
Hence why flying the pirate flag is a big deal. You’re indicating “no laws here”.
“Me got on a yacht?”
As long as you stay out of any land (+x miles distance), and no one of your people calls for help, you can get away with anything, because nobody is coming to check on you, ever.
God can see you. You better not be committing any sins out there.
Upvoted to compensate for the two masturbators who downvoted you
I’ll try my best. It is probably somewhat helpful for me that I do not have an appropriate boat.
But regarding these people with their huge luxury boats out there: I am pretty sure that they are doing it for the sole purpose of committing all kinds of sins.
We’re assuming they are making a sin live broadcast or recording, for there to be any sort of commenting? Is it like a strange new radical sports event?
Typing too fast again, LOL. I really need to slow down.
Not stealing a yacht!
