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Maritime Zones Act 1994.

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (1997)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the maritime zones of the Republic; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Maritime zone Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Continental shelf Sovereignty
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Act defines maritime zones of South Africa and provides with respect to activities and application of laws in those zones. In section 1 terms such as "low-tide elevation", "low-water", low-water line", and "straight line" are defined. The low-water line shall be the baseline for the parts of the coast for which no straight baselines have been established in accordance with comma (2) of section 2 or no outer limits of internal waters or outermost harbour works are established in accordance with commas (4) and (5) of section 2. The internal waters of the Republic shall comprise all waters landward of the baselines and all harbours (sect. 3). The sea within a distance of 12 nautical miles from the baselines shall be the territorial waters of the Republic (sect. 4). The contiguous zones measures 24 nautical miles from the baselines beyond the territorial waters (sect. 5). Section 6 defines the "maritime cultural zone" as the sea beyond the territorial waters within a distance of 24 nautical miles measured from the baselines. The EEZ measures 200 nautical miles from the baselines (sect. 7). The Continental Shelf of the Republic shall be such as defined in article 76 of the Law of the Sea Convention (sect. 8). The Act shall also apply to the Prince Edward Islands (sect. 14).

Full text
English
Website
www.enviroleg.co.za

References - Legislation

Amends

Sea Fishery Act 1988 (No. 12 of 1988).

Legislation | South Africa | 1988

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Allocation/quota, Total allowable catch, Policy/planning, Special fund, Tax/levy, Enforcement/compliance, Foreign fishing, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Amendment of Schedule 2 of the Maritime Zones Act, 1994 (Straight Baselines) (No. R. 543 of 2004).

Legislation | South Africa | 2004

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Living Resources Act (No. 18 of 1998).

Legislation | South Africa | 1998

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit, Institution, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access right, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Integrated management, Precautionary principle, Fishery management and conservation, Marine area, Protected area, Marine mammals, Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX