Maritime Boundary Agreement between Ecuador and Colombia Document type Bilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Aug 23, 1975 Source FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-152844) Language English Subject Sea Keyword Maritime zone Territorial sea International agreement-text Abstract The Parties hereby agree on a maritime boundary between the two countries constituted by "the line of geographical parallel intersecting that point at which the international terrestrial border line between Ecuador and Colombia reaches the sea" (art. 1). Parties agree to establish a zone on each side of the line beyond 12 nautical miles, in which accidental presence of fishermen of either country shall not constitute violation of the maritime boundary. Other provisions of this Agreement deal with collaboration between the Parties and declare various principles of mutual respect. (11 articles) Full text Other Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Colombia - Ecuador - reset zoom out zoom in