en altamar

= on the open sea, offshore, on the high seas

Ex. In other words, Elian's real shipwreck was not on the open sea, but when he stepped on dry land in the United States.

Ex. Terminological consistency is a must for achieving satisfactory information flow onboard an oil platform, and between offshore field centres and onshore administration.

Ex. The tradition of lowering flags to half mast as a sign of remembrance is believed to have its origins on the high seas.

* * *

= on the open sea, offshore, on the high seas

Ex: In other words, Elian's real shipwreck was not on the open sea, but when he stepped on dry land in the United States.

Ex: Terminological consistency is a must for achieving satisfactory information flow onboard an oil platform, and between offshore field centres and onshore administration.

Ex: The tradition of lowering flags to half mast as a sign of remembrance is believed to have its origins on the high seas.