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Sea Boundaries Act (No. 16 of 1997).

Country/Territory
Nauru
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Sea
Keyword
EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Maritime zone Territorial sea Continental shelf Sovereignty
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Micronesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act makes provisions for the demarcation of the sea boundaries of the Republic of Nauru and the maritime zones established within those boundaries. There are provisions relating to the internal waters (sect. 3) and territorial sea of Nauru (sect. 4). The Act establishes the Exclusive Economic Zone that includes sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring and exploiting, conserving and managing the natural resources of the area (sect. 6). All areas of seabed and subsoil of the Exclusive Economic Zone are part of the continental shelf of Nauru (sect. 7).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Sea Boundaries Proclamation 1997.

Legislation | Nauru | 1997

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX