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Regulations relating to the limits of the Norwegian territorial sea around Svalbard.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Maritime zone Territorial sea Sovereignty
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
These Regulations enter into force on 1 July 2001.
Abstract

The limit of the Norwegian territorial sea around Svalbard is to be drawn four nautical miles in accordance with Royal Decree of 22 February 1812 outside and parallel to the straight lines between the points listed by coordinates specified in this Decree. No line is to be drawn between islands that are given separate headings in the list.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Implements

Royal Decree of 22 February 1812.

Legislation | Norway | 2001

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX