Maritime Zones Act 2005 (Act No. 2 of 2005).

Subject

Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine fisheries Basic legislation Maritime zone Territorial sea EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Continental shelf Navigation Offences/penalties Sovereignty Cultural heritage Marine protected areas Protected area

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

This Act declares the legal status of territorial sea and internal, historic and archipelagic waters, contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf and defines their limits, defines the jurisdiction of Mauritius in these maritime areas, provides for protection of cultural heritage in maritime zones and regulates certain matters relative to navigation, research and some other activities in maritime zones.

Full text

English

References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries and Marine Resources Act (Act No. 22 of 1998).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1998

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mariculture, Fish disease, Fishing authorization, Registration, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environment Protection Act 2002 (No. 19 of 2002).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2002 (2022)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Framework law, Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental audit, Court/tribunal, Access-to-information, Authorization/permit, Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Early warning system, Hazards, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Coastal zone management, Waste management, Waste prevention, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Pesticides, Freshwater pollution, Water quality standards, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Maritime Zones Act, 1977 (Act No. 13).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1977

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Continental Shelf Act, 1970.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1970

Keyword: Maritime zone, Continental shelf, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Territorial Sea Act, 1970.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1970

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Maritime Zones (EEZ Outer Limit Lines) Regulations 2008 (G.N. No. 220 of 2008).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2008

Keyword: Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime Zones (Baselines and Delineating Lines) Regulations 2005 (G. N. No. 126 of 2005).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime Zones (Coordinates of Outer Limits of Extended Continental Shelf in the Mascarene Plateau Region) Regulations 2012 (GN No. 96 of 2012).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2012

Keyword: Maritime zone, Continental shelf, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime Zones (Economic Activities) Regulations 2014 (GN No. 88 of 2014).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2014

Keyword: Mariculture, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Maritime Zones (Conduct of Marine Scientific Research) Regulations 2017 (GN No. 57 of 2017).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2017

Keyword: EIA, Marine pollution, Precautionary principle, Exploration, Fishery management and conservation, Research, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, Genetic resources

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Maritime Zones (Amendment) Act 2012 (No. 6 of 2012).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2012

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Economic Development Board Act 2017 (No. 11 of 2017).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2017

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Business/industry/corporations, Fiscal and market measures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX