Despite the fact that it has gradually been deprived of its initial dominance, the principle of freedom of the high seas has long been and still is a basic principle of the current maritime law. The freedom of high seas does belong to each States, including landlocked States. The principle also provides free navigation to the States that of non-recognized. Moreover, the right to overflight as well as laying cables, pipelines, and enjoyment of the sea resources are not subject to the exclusive ju ...