Transit Passage
/ˈtrænzɪt ˈpæsɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) The right of ships and aircraft to pass through international straits without hindrance, ensuring freedom of navigation under international law.
Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, coastal states cannot suspend transit passage through straits used for international navigation.
Forms
- transit passage
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Commentary
Transit passage differs from innocent passage by allowing continuous and expeditious navigation, including submerged passage by submarines, reflecting its unique status in maritime law.
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