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IL FINAL
Term | Definition |
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Maritime Baselines | Demarcate internal and external waters. |
Internal Waters | All waters inside the Baseline. |
Territorial Sea | 12 nautical miles from the Baseline. State considered sovereign over territory. Must allow innocent passage. |
Contiguous Zone | 24 nautical miles from baseline. State may enforce in customs, taxation, immigration, and pollution. |
Continental Shelf | 200 nautical miles or end of shelf, whichever is greater, but not exceeding 350 nautical miles. |
Exclusive Economic Zone | Waters above the Continental Shelf. The coastal nation has sole exploitation rights over all natural resources. |
High Seas | parts of the sea not included in the other categories. Free to all states. |
Deep Sea Bed | A global commons, available to all. |
Flags of Convenience | Vessels that register under a flag other than their native country to avoid harsh regulations/costs. |
Principles Regarding Comity and Fairness | Nationality follows flag. Territorial jurisdiction > nationality > active personality > passive personality |
UN LOSC Dispute Resolution | Negotiation > Conciliation > Compulsory Settlements for adjudication or arbitration, via International Tribunal for LOTS, ICJ, Annex VII Arbital Tribunal, or Arbital Tribunal of Issue Area Experts. |
Sustainable Development | Development meeting today's needs while not compromising the needs of future generations. |
UN Environmental Program UNEP | A special intergov body that coordinates environmental initiatives and programs and develops standards. |
UN Sustainable Development Commission | concerned with integrating environmental and developmental objectives. |