Exclusive Economic Zone Order 2013 (S.I. No. 3161 of 2013).

Subject

Sea

Keyword

Maritime zone EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone International agreement-implementation Sovereignty

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

This order comes into force on 31 March 2014.

Abstract

This Order, made under section 41 (3) of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, section 84(4)(b) of the Energy Act 2004, and section 1(5)(b) of the Energy Act 2008, designates the area defined in its Schedule as the areas within which the rights under Part V of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea are excisable by the United Kingdom (the EEZ of the United Kingdom).

Full text

English

Website

www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Cap. 23).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Coastal zone management, Land-use planning, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Marine area, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Implements treaty

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay | Dec 10, 1982

Keyword: Alien species, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Management/conservation, Deep sea bed, Islands, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Risk assessment/management, Fishing licence fee, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Future generations, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Size, Contract/agreement, Access right, Education, Data collection/reporting, Research, EIA, International organization, Long-range air pollution, Marine mammals, Mining, Business/industry/corporations, High seas, Sovereignty, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Migratory species, Vessel ownership, Court/tribunal, Marine resources management, Jurisdictional competence, Fishing licence, Harbour, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Registration, Continental shelf, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Exploration, Seasons, International relations/cooperation, Technology transfer, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)