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