Refueler
Well-known member
You are right. The original question was another one though: In Germany the carriage of up to 25 grams of marijuana is legal now and my question was if my boat falls under the German law.
Simple answer is : Assume NO.
Doesn;'t matter about your boats flag or anything else - just act to comply with visiting countires rules,.
Let me give you an example of Flag vs State visited.
Chinese flag ship docked in Jubail Saudi Arabia.
I was assigned as Superintendent for the Ship. I was refused boarding on arrival - waiting decision of local Border Guards ...
4 hours later boarding was allowed. That leads to penalty against against ship owner from charterer .. Terminal ... Port .... believe me sums you don;t want to think about.
What happened ?
Immigration / Customs boarded and checked that Bonded Stiores were closed and locked. They applied seals. Next they went to Masters Cabin to finalise arrival docs.
On top of Master TV was a box of beer.
He was asked : Why Beer not in Bonded Store ?
Answer : Beer ? Its not alcohol !
Fine was US$1000 per can in the box ... and 4 hours delay while authorities completed formalities ....