Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2021

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Jurisdiction in case of offence on foreign ship in territorial sea

10. (1) Every offence committed on board or by means of a foreign ship that is within the territorial sea or internal waters is an offence within the jurisdiction of the State and may be dealt with by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) A person who commits an offence to which subsection (1) applies may be arrested, tried and punished accordingly.

(3) For the purpose of arresting any person charged with an offence which, in accordance with this section, is within the jurisdiction of the State, the territorial sea and internal waters shall be deemed to be within the jurisdiction of any court or judge having power within the State to issue warrants for the arrest of persons charged with offences committed within the jurisdiction of such court or judge.