Executive Order delimiting the maritime zones of the Republic of Liberia (No. 39 of 2012).

Subject

Environment gen., Sea

Keyword

Marine area Maritime zone Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Continental shelf Sovereignty

Geographical area

Africa, Least Developed Countries, Western Africa

Abstract

This Executive Order of the President of Liberia delimits the territorial sea, internal waters, contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of Liberia and defines rights of Liberia in respect of these maritime zones.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Implements

Maritime Law (2013 Revision).

Legislation | Liberia | 1956 (2002)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Tax/levy, Institution, Navigation, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Executive Order on Extension of Executive Order No. 39 delimiting the maritime zones of the Republic of Liberia (No. 48 of 2013).

Legislation | Liberia | 2013

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX