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Maritime Zone Law (No. 41 of 2017).

Country/Territory
Suriname
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea
Keyword
Marine pollution Marine fisheries Fishing authorization Fishery management and conservation Authorization/permit Maritime zone Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Navigation Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Sovereignty
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States, South America
Abstract

This Law establishes new rules regarding the maritime zones of Suriname. It defines the territorial sea (12 nautical miles), contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone (200 nautical miles) and continental shelf and the baselines from which the breath of the maritime zones are measured. The baseline shall be the dividing line between internal waters and the territorial sea. The Law defines rights of the State of Suriname in respect of the maritime zones and provides rules for and introduces restrictions on activities in each zone. Where there may exist an overlap with a maritime zone with another state, Suriname will act in accordance with and negotiate an agreement with the neighbouring state on the basis of international law. Suriname shall carry out its supervisory and protective duty in respect of the zones based on the Fish Stocks Protection Law, the Fisheries Ordinance, the Coast Protection Guard Law and the Marine Navigation Law. The Law consists of 35 articles divided into 10 chapters.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.dna.sr

References - Legislation

Amends

Sea Fishery Act 1980.

Legislation | Suriname | 1980 (2001)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing vessel, Registration, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Navigation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Law Containing the Extension of the Territorial Sea of the Republic of Suriname and the Establishment of a Contiguous Economic Zone.

Legislation | Suriname | 1978

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Navigation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX