What is the legal significance of the right of innocent passage through a territorial sea?
Correct answer: B. A foreign ship may pass continuously and expeditiously without harming the coastal state
- A. A foreign ship may conduct military exercises without restriction in the coastal sea
- B. A foreign ship may pass continuously and expeditiously without harming the coastal state
- C. A foreign ship may collect natural resources freely during its passage
- D. A foreign ship may enter the territorial sea only after obtaining judicial permission
Explanation
Innocent passage permits navigation through the territorial sea when the passage is not prejudicial to the peace, good order or security of the coastal state. Activities such as resource exploitation or hostile military operations may make passage non-innocent.
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