[@catchamber] How does one live in international waters and remain self sufficient without transactions with other parties? Is like this imaginary person living in a boat? How is he getting the gasoline or fresh water? I don't understand what you're specifically getting at. 

https://www.quora.com/Is-it-true-that-there-are-no-laws-in-international-waters

The likelihood of your average joe going in international waters to avoid to the government is miniscule at best...