UNCLOS Flashcards
what is UNCLOS
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
what is an eez
An eez is where a country has exclusive rights to the resources in that area
what is the territorial waters
Territorial sea: this extends to 12 nautical miles from the baseline. This area is under the jurisdiction of the state, but foreign vessels have the right to navigate through it
what is a contiguos zone
zone that extends up to 24 nm away from the shore where a government have limited enforcement
high seas
anybody can do what they want but have to subject to international law
when was UNCLOS created
1994
what did UNCLOS replace
geneva conventions
why is UNCLOS important
standardises claims to maritime zones
what is one way in which UNCLOS fails
you can opt out of UNCLOS laws
what governmental body controls sea floor meaning
ISA
