Agreement between the Hellenic Republic and the Italian Republic on the delimitation of the respective continental shelf areas of the two States Tipo de documento Bilateral Campo de aplicación Regional/restringido Fecha May 24, 1977 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX; IUCN (ID: TRE-148917) Título (Francés) L'accord entre la Republique Hellenique et la Republique Italienne sur la delimitation des zones du plateau continental propres à chacun des deux Etats Lugar de adopción Athens Idioma Francés Entrada en vigor Nov 12, 1980 Materia Recursos minerales, Mar Palabra clave Solución de controversias Acuerdo internacional-texto Minería Plataforma continental Corte/tribunal Resumen The Agreement establishes the boundary line between the continental shelf areas of Italy and Greece, in accordance with the principle of the median line. The boundary line is demarcated by the arcs of a great circle which join the points listed out in article I, paragraph 1 of the Agreement. Furthermore, the mentioned boundary line shall be drawn by taking into account the nautical maps referred to in article I, paragraph 2. Article II regards mineral deposits and other natural resources existing on both sides of the boundary line hereby defined. In addition, the Contracting Parties shall undertake all possible measures to ensure that the exploration of their respective continental shelf areas and the exploitation of related natural resources do not adversely affect the ecological balance. Article IV concerns the settlement of disputes that may arise relating to the interpretation or application of this Agreement. Priority shall be given to the diplomatic channel. In case of failure of the latter, the dispute may be submitted by either Contracting Party to the International Court of Justice or to any other international body chosen by mutual consent. Texto completo Inglés Francés Página web untreaty.un.org País/Territorio/Participante Vista ampliada Mostrar el mapa Países Entrada en vigor Grecia - Italia - reset zoom out zoom in