Continental Shelf Law 1978 (Law No. 6). Country/Territory Cayman Islands (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1978 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazette, 1978, No. 9 (supplement No.5). Long titleA Law to make provision for the protection, exploration and exploitation of the continental shelf of the Cayman Islands, the prevention of pollution in consequence of works in connection with the continental shelf and for other purposes relating thereto. Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea Keyword Marine pollution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Maritime zone Continental shelf Navigation Sovereignty Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean Abstract Titles of the sections are: Short title (1); Interpretation (2); Exploration and exploitation of the continental shelf (3); Protection of installations in designated areas (4); Application of criminal and civil law (5); Safety of navigation (6); Enforcement (7); Discharge of oil (8); Agreement (9); Prosecutions of offences (10). Full text English