I'm curious about the references above to the "right of safe passage". Is this a North American concept and how does it differ from the term "right of innocent passage" as defined in the Law of the Sea (LOSC). I live on the Aegean coast of Turkey and my boat is Turkish flagged. We regularly cross into Greet waters to navigate the shortest routes between many Turkish ports and we sometimes get hassled by Greek patrol boats. However once you let them know you're aware of your rights they generally bugger off.
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