6.1 International actions
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6.1 International actions

  6.1.1 The United States has taken appropriate action to implement the international conventions to which it is party.

  6.1.2 In recognition of the fragile environment in this area and potential hazards to navigation, the IMO has adopted several Areas To Be Avoided to protect the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and has designated the area as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas where mariners should navigate with extreme caution.footnote

  6.1.3 The United States applies its laws in accordance with international law, which includes navigational rights under customary international law as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. No restrictions shall apply to or be enforced against foreign flagged vessels unless in accordance with such law.

Parent topic: 6 Relevant rules and regulations in force in the area of the system
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