On Sun, 15 Apr 2007 19:47:14 +0800, shaun
wrote:

Does any one here know what the true standing is in this matter

Yes, the USCG can board you in international waters anywhere in the
world, as can any other government. They maintain treaties with most
countries which specifically allow this, and for the few remaining
others they will detain you until permission is granted through
diplomatic channels. USCGs primary interests are drug/people
smuggling, fishing enforcement, and enforcement of trade/travel
restrictions.