Strengthening the treatment of blackwater between three and twelve nautical miles from shore using an approved treatment device and.

Treating greywater together with blackwater before it is discharged between three and twelve nautical miles from shore to the greatest extent possible.

Prohibiting the discharge of greywater and treated blackwater within three nautical miles from shore where geographically possible.

Greywater is defined as the drainage from sinks, laundry machines, bathtubs, shower-stalls, or dishwashers and blackwater is defined as the wastewater from bathroom and toilets. For the 2022 season, cruise operators will implement stricter environmental measures regarding greywater and blackwater. As Canada welcomes cruise ships back to its waters, the Government of Canada, in coordination with industry, announces new environmental measures for cruise ships in Canadian waters that exceed international standards. I am not sure about a floating brothel tho.Cruise ships are an important part of Canada’s domestic tourism sector. Clearly the feds would take action against a floating drug den. With that being said, prostitution in international waters flying a US flag would be legal, right?Īs for marijuana, it is illegal in the US at the federal level, while the states have bucked the system and legalized it on their own accords, but it is still illegal at the federal level. My understanding is that prostitution is actually legal in the United States, while it is the states (except Nevada) that actually criminalize it. Assuming the vessel flew a US flag, would the federal government take action?

You can go to Nevada for legalized gambling and prostitution and some states have legalized or decriminalized marijuana and I suppose that some countries have legalized or ignore use of other controlled substances.Īs far as I know prostitution is not a federal crime. So, basically you cannot likely commit crimes in international waters with impunity. Google 'Committing Crimes in International Waters' and you'll find plenty of resources that will answer your questions including the following article that discusses the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea:

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