# Chile Rejects Argentina's Ship Permission Request

> Chile says countries don't need permission for ships heading to Falklands.
- Title: Chile Rejects Argentina's Ship Permission Request · MercoPress
- Summary: Chile says countries don't need permission for ships heading to Falklands. Chile's foreign minister states countries do not ask permission for vessels using…
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- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/11/13/chile-tells-argentina-countries-do-not-ask-permission-for-its-ship-bound-for-the-falklands
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## Chile's Foreign Minister Statement
Chile's Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna states countries do not ask permission for the Danstar's voyage to the Falklands.

> Countries do not ask permission
## Danstar's Purpose
The Danstar aims to restore a 15-year suspended route carrying food, machinery and building materials to the Falklands.
## Argentina's Concerns
Argentina fears the route provides logistical support for the Sea Lion oil project in the Falklands.
## Legal Context
Chile invokes the right of innocent passage under UNCLOS maritime law for the Danstar's voyage.
## Argentina's Request
Argentina requires prior authorization for ships crossing its waters to the Falklands since 2010.
## Upcoming Tribunal Decision
The Law of the Sea tribunal will rule on November 28 regarding Argentina's bid to halt the Sea Lion project.
## Key takeaway

Chile's foreign minister states countries do not ask permission for vessels using the right of innocent passage under international law to reach the Falklands.