Act No. 89 on Norway's continental shelf.

Subject

Sea

Keyword

Continental shelf Sovereignty Maritime zone

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

The Present Act defines Norway's continental shelf as the seabed and subsoil of the submarine areas that extend beyond Norway's territorial sea throughout the natural prolongation of the land territory to the outer edge of the continental margin, but not less than 200 nautical miles from the baselines from which the width of the maritime territory is measured. In areas where the Norwegian continental shelf extends beyond 200 nautical miles from the baselines, the King shall determine the outer limits on the basis of recommendations from the Commission for the outer limits of the continental shelf. Further, in areas where Norway's continental shelf abuts the continental shelf of other states, the King shall determine the boundary line in accordance with an agreement with the state in question.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Amends

Act No. 12 of 1963 relating to scientific research and exploration for and exploitation of submarine natural resources other than petroleum resources.

Legislation | Norway | 1963 (2011)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Research, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Petroleum Taxation Act (No. 35 of 1975).

Legislation | Norway | 1975

Keyword: Oil, Exploration, Continental shelf, Internal trade, Royalties/fees, Tax/levy, Transport/storage, Maritime zone, Deep sea bed

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 7 of 2019 on mineral activities on the continental shelf (Seabed Mineral Law).

Legislation | Norway | 2019

Keyword: Emissions, Continental shelf, Marine pollution, Maritime zone, Marine fisheries, Liability/compensation, Minerals, Mining, Exploration, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX