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Law No. 37 of 1972 on the Somali Territorial Sea and Ports.

Country/Territory
Somalia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1972
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Maritime zone Territorial sea Navigation Sovereignty
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Sahel
Entry into force notes
30 days after publication.
Abstract

The Act defines the territorial sea at 200 nautical miles (art. 1) and provides for the measurement of the Territorial Sea (art. 2-3). Article 4 defines Internal Waters and Maritime Ports. "Fishing in the Territorial Sea and regular transportation of persons and goods between Somali Ports are reserved for vessels flying the Somali flag, and other authorized vessels" (art. 5,1).

Full text
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Website
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