Maritime Proclamation (No. 137 of 1953). Country/Territory Eritrea Document type Legislation Date 1953 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea Keyword Maritime zone Territorial sea Sovereignty Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden Abstract A Proclamation relative to the jurisdiction of Ethiopia and control over the territorial waters, maritime domain and defence areas. The Ministry of Defence shall have general and exclusive supervision over the areas mentioned. The Ministry shall also be charged with the direction of the Coast Guard. "Territorial waters" and "maritime domain" are defined in mercantile marine provisions attached. Full text English Website www.un.org