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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I could see a good case being made for rules that charge the rescuees a fine or fee if they were doing something knowingly and deliberately stupid that put them into the situation that required rescue, such as trespassing into clearly marked off-limits areas.

Whether this sub counts as that would be a matter for the courts, if such a rule existed.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I believe it's international waters, and there are no laws surrounding submersibles, so I don't think any laws would apply.

If the company can be nailed for gross negligence, I'm all for it, but that's separate from charging for rescue.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The ship it was launched from is under some country's flag, I would expect that that country's laws apply to it. International waters aren't a total legal free-for-all.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Horizon Arctic is flagged to Barbados, so you can commence holding your breath.........now.