Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2021

Internal waters

8. (1) The internal or inland waters of the State extend to all sea areas which lie on the landward side of the baseline.

(2) The sea areas referred to in subsection (1) shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the State to the same extent in all respects as its ports and harbours, lakes and rivers, subject to any right of innocent passage for foreign ships in those sea areas which had not previously been enclosed by straight baselines (in accordance with section 6 ).