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Decree establishing a Fisheries Zone for the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba, 1998.

Country/Territory
Netherlands Antilles (Netherlands)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Maritime zone EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Sovereignty
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Decree proclaims a fisheries zone off the coast of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. This zone extends from the outer limits of the territorial sea until the demarcation line agreed with neighbouring States. If no such line has been agreed upon, the outer boundary shall consist of the maritime boundary determined by the Act of the Kingdom establishing a Maritime Boundary between the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba. The Kingdom shall be the only competent authority with respect to matters o

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