Legal documents and formalities required to sail far out to sea/ocean?
I am a citizen of India who wants to travel (using a commercial private ship) to a point in sea/ocean which isn't under control of a country. I presume I won't require a Visa. But, would I be allowed to leave the shore legally without Visa? Which documents do I need? And, what are the legal formalities required?
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According to the Freedom Of The Seas principle you can travel to the areas which isn't under any control of a country, that is called international waters. Just make sure that you do not cross the sea borders of any country. This happens a lot in some areas like the Arabian Gulf where Arab ships cross to the Iranian borders by mistake and vice versa.
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What paperwork do you need to sail around the world?
The essential sailing documents required for virtually anywhere include your ship's registration papers, (required by International Maritime Law), a crew list, your boat's radio licence, passport, vaccination certificates, visas and clearance papers from the last country you visited.Do you need a passport to sail around the world?
While you do not need a passport for international waters, you will need this and proof of ownership of your boat (and possibly a Visa) when entering another country's port. Setting out on a trip around the world via boat is no easy task.United Nations Convention on the Law Of the Sea
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