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Act No. 45 of 1977 concerning the Territorial Sea, Exclusive Economic Zone, Continental Shelf and other marine areas.

Country/Territory
Yemen
Document type
Legislation
Date
1977
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Continental shelf Maritime zone Sovereignty
Geographical area
Asia, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This act establishes a territorial sea of the Republic of Yemen of twelve nautical miles, defines its EEZ and regulates shipping in the territorial waters of Yemen. It also defines the Continental Shelf of Yemen, regulates the exploration, exploitation and management of the natural resources on the maritime area, provides for the application of civil and penal law and for the prosecution of offences. The Marine Boundaries of Yemen are specified in article 17. All the provisions of this Act are applicable to the territory of the islands of the Republic.

Full text
English
Website
www.un.org

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Republican Resolution on Law No. 37 of 1991 on the Territorial Sea, Contiguous Zone, Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf.

Legislation | Yemen | 1991

Keyword: EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX