THE WARSHIP'S CREW To read the entire series so far in order of occurrence click here: http://americanadmiraltybooks2.blogspot.com/p/the-enduring-principals-of-maritime.html
The status of a war ship's crew depends on whether they are aboard or ashore. If ashore, a warship's crewman's status is dependent on duty status. The warship's compliment (crew) is totally immune from the sovereignty of the host nation while on board. When crew members of a war ship are dispatched ashore in foreign territory on official business it is customary for the host state authorities to waive all jurisdiction over them. This is a point of customary, but not codified, international law.
The status of a warship's crew ashore is an unsettled point of International Law. The tendency today is for the host state to assume jurisdiction. This is modified somewhat in a number of foreign ports where U.S. forces are stationed or call with some frequency by "status of forces" agreements, treaty, or executive agreements.
Shore patrols should not be landed except with the consent of the host state. If landed, shore patrols should be unarmed. If a shore patrol is landed the host state can order their withdrawal at anytime. It is imperative that the officers or chiefs in charge of such a shore patrol fully instruct all members in the scope of their authority and their relations with foreign nationals and officials.
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