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Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2016 (No. 6 of 2016).

Country/Territory
Vanuatu
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Vanuatu Sessional Legislation.
Long title
An Act to provide for the amendments to certain Acts.
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Maritime zone EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Least Developed Countries, Melanesia, Oceania, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends various enactments including the Maritime Zones Act by inserting after subsection 9(1)“(1A) In addition to subsection (1), the exclusive economic zone also comprises of any area beyond what is set out in subsection (1) as a result of any Regional or International Agreements of which Vanuatu is a party.” Section 9 concerns rights and jurisdiction of Vanuatu in its exclusive economic zone.

Full text
English
Website
www.paclii.org

References - Legislation

Amends

Maritime Zones Act 2010 (No. 6 of 2010).

Legislation | Vanuatu | 2010

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX