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maritime boundaries between Italy and Slovenia

maritime boundaries between Italy and Slovenia

May 11, 20216 min read

maritime boundaries between Turkey and Syria

maritime boundaries between Turkey and Syria

May 29, 20212 min read

maritime boundaries between Latvia and Estonia

maritime boundaries between Latvia and Estonia

May 23, 20216 min read

Maritime boundaries between United States of America and Canada(in Atlantic sea)

Maritime boundaries between United States of America and Canada(in Atlantic sea)

Jul 15, 20214 min read

maritime boundaries between Denmark and Sweden

maritime boundaries between Denmark and Sweden

May 18, 20212 min read

Canada–United States overlapping claims in North Atlantic and surrounding Machias Seal Island and North Rock

Canada–United States overlapping claims in North Atlantic and surrounding Machias Seal Island and North Rock

Sep 7, 20214 min read

Maritime boundaries between Norway and Russia

Maritime boundaries between Norway and Russia

May 22, 20217 min read

About the Baltic Sea

About the Baltic Sea

Jun 29, 20226 min read

maritime boundaries between Sweden and Lithuania

maritime boundaries between Sweden and Lithuania

May 23, 20213 min read

South-East Asia

South-East Asia

Dec 2, 20213 min read

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law of the sea, general legal issues

Piracy Map of the world(2019-2020-2021-2022)

Piracy Map of the world(2019-2020-2021-2022)

Jun 11, 20222 min read

The 1992 Helsinki Convention as a regional Implementation for Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment

The 1992 Helsinki Convention as a regional Implementation for Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment

Apr 22, 20214 min read

what is the meaning of single maritime boundaries line (single line with dual purpose or all-purpose line)

what is the meaning of single maritime boundaries line (single line with dual purpose or all-purpose line)

Aug 30, 20219 min read

the meaning of the Juridical Bays in the law of the sea and LOSC

the meaning of the Juridical Bays in the law of the sea and LOSC

Apr 10, 20217 min read

what is the meaning of International waters?

what is the meaning of International waters?

Apr 5, 20213 min read

Law of the sea in Wikipedia

Law of the sea in Wikipedia

Nov 28, 201910 min read

The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, A HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, A HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Aug 26, 20217 min read

what is the deference between national and international maritime zones?

what is the deference between national and international maritime zones?

Aug 23, 20212 min read

The Regional Implementation Regime for Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment

The Regional Implementation Regime for Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment

Apr 22, 20214 min read

what is the meaning of “Bank; bank(s)” in law of the sea, LOSC and customary international law

what is the meaning of “Bank; bank(s)” in law of the sea, LOSC and customary international law

Apr 20, 20213 min read

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maritime claims(continental shelf and EEZ)

Uruguay maritime claims about straight baselines and the outer limit of the territorial sea, the contiguous zone and the exclusive economic zone

Uruguay maritime claims about straight baselines and the outer limit of the territorial sea, the contiguous zone and the exclusive economic zone

May 4, 202110 min read

France maritime claims about outer limits of the exclusive economic zone of Tromelin Island and Reunion Island

France maritime claims about outer limits of the exclusive economic zone of Tromelin Island and Reunion Island

Apr 27, 20211 min read

Belgium claims for outer limit lines of the continental shelf and territorial sea

Belgium claims for outer limit lines of the continental shelf and territorial sea

Apr 25, 20211 min read

Kuwait maritime claims about baseline, territorial sea, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf

Kuwait maritime claims about baseline, territorial sea, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf

Apr 29, 20212 min read

Republic of Congo claims on baselines for measuring the breadth of the territorial sea, contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone

Republic of Congo claims on baselines for measuring the breadth of the territorial sea, contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone

Apr 26, 20211 min read

Denmark(Faroe Islands)–United Kingdom maritime boundary and Special Area

Denmark(Faroe Islands)–United Kingdom maritime boundary and Special Area

Sep 7, 20214 min read

geographical coordinates of points establishing the outer limits of its exclusive economic zone of Algeria

geographical coordinates of points establishing the outer limits of its exclusive economic zone of Algeria

Apr 25, 20214 min read

Ireland maritime claim about outer limits of the exclusive economic zone

Ireland maritime claim about outer limits of the exclusive economic zone

Apr 28, 20213 min read

Philippines maritime claim about changing the name “Benham Rise” to “Philippine Rise”

Philippines maritime claim about changing the name “Benham Rise” to “Philippine Rise”

May 1, 20214 min read

Mexico maritime claim about outer limits of its continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles

Mexico maritime claim about outer limits of its continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles

Apr 29, 202138 min read

maritime disputes and cases

The MOX Plant Case (Ireland v. United Kingdom), Provisional Measures

The MOX Plant Case (Ireland v. United Kingdom), Provisional Measures

Dec 7, 20194 min read

Argentina–United Kingdom: overlapping claims in the South Atlantic and Southern Oceans(Falkland/Malvinas Islands)

Argentina–United Kingdom: overlapping claims in the South Atlantic and Southern Oceans(Falkland/Malvinas Islands)

Sep 4, 202111 min read

The “Monte Confurco” Case (Seychelles v. France), Prompt Release

The “Monte Confurco” Case (Seychelles v. France), Prompt Release

Dec 6, 20192 min read

Case concerning the detention of three Ukrainian naval vessels (Ukraine v. Russian Federation), Provisional Measures

Case concerning the detention of three Ukrainian naval vessels (Ukraine v. Russian Federation), Provisional Measures

Dec 7, 20193 min read

The M/V “Louisa” Case (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines v. Kingdom of Spain)

The M/V “Louisa” Case (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines v. Kingdom of Spain)

Dec 7, 20195 min read

Dispute regarding Navigational and Related Rights (Costa Rica v. Nicaragua)

Dispute regarding Navigational and Related Rights (Costa Rica v. Nicaragua)

Dec 8, 20195 min read

Canada–United States overlapping claims in North Atlantic and surrounding Machias Seal Island and North Rock

Canada–United States overlapping claims in North Atlantic and surrounding Machias Seal Island and North Rock

Sep 7, 20214 min read

History of the South China Sea Disputes, facts and legal approach

History of the South China Sea Disputes, facts and legal approach

Apr 16, 202142 min read

The “Camouco” Case (Panama v. France), Prompt Release

The “Camouco” Case (Panama v. France), Prompt Release

Dec 6, 20192 min read

The “ARA Libertad” Case (Argentina v. Ghana)

The “ARA Libertad” Case (Argentina v. Ghana)

Dec 7, 20193 min read

maritime claims(baseline and territorial waters)

New Zealand maritime claims about baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea and maritime boundary delimited between New Zealand and Australia

New Zealand maritime claims about baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea and maritime boundary delimited between New Zealand and Australia

Apr 30, 20211 min read

Ghana maritime claims about delimitation of the territorial sea, the exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire

Ghana maritime claims about delimitation of the territorial sea, the exclusive economic zone and the continental shelf between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire

Apr 27, 20211 min read

STATE CLAIMS IN SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMITY WITH ARTICLE 4 (LOSC ARTICLE 7), The Netherlands case

STATE CLAIMS IN SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMITY WITH ARTICLE 4 (LOSC ARTICLE 7), The Netherlands case

Apr 17, 20211 min read

Norway maritime claims about baselines for determining the extent of the territorial sea around mainland Norway

Norway maritime claims about baselines for determining the extent of the territorial sea around mainland Norway

May 1, 20213 min read

Baselines Drawn under Article 4 ( LOSC Article 7) which Subvert Other Convention Provisions, Senegal case

Baselines Drawn under Article 4 ( LOSC Article 7) which Subvert Other Convention Provisions, Senegal case

Apr 17, 20211 min read

outer limits of the territorial sea in the southern area of the Gulf of Carpentaria (Australia claims on territorial sea)

outer limits of the territorial sea in the southern area of the Gulf of Carpentaria (Australia claims on territorial sea)

Apr 25, 20211 min read

Ecuador claim on the geographical coordinates of points describing the maritime boundaries of its exclusive economic zone and continental shelf with Costa Rica

Ecuador claim on the geographical coordinates of points describing the maritime boundaries of its exclusive economic zone and continental shelf with Costa Rica

Apr 27, 20212 min read

Yemen maritime claim about baselines(straight baseline) for measuring the breadth of the territorial sea

Yemen maritime claim about baselines(straight baseline) for measuring the breadth of the territorial sea

May 4, 20211 min read

Baselines Drawn under Article 4 ( LOSC Article 7) which Subvert Other Convention Provisions, Cameroon case

Baselines Drawn under Article 4 ( LOSC Article 7) which Subvert Other Convention Provisions, Cameroon case

Apr 17, 20211 min read

STATE CLAIMS IN VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 4 (LOSC ARTICLE 7), France case

STATE CLAIMS IN VIOLATION OF ARTICLE 4 (LOSC ARTICLE 7), France case

Apr 17, 20211 min read

continental shelf legal issues

Equitable Principles & the Delimitation of the Continental Shelf

Equitable Principles & the Delimitation of the Continental Shelf

Feb 22, 20212 min read

what is the meaning of “Coastal State” in law of the sea, LOSC and customary international law

what is the meaning of “Coastal State” in law of the sea, LOSC and customary international law

Apr 20, 20215 min read

what is the meaning of “Continental rise” in law of the sea, LOSC and customary international law

what is the meaning of “Continental rise” in law of the sea, LOSC and customary international law

Apr 21, 20214 min read

what is the meaning of the continents in geography and law

what is the meaning of the continents in geography and law

Sep 9, 20217 min read

Freedoms of Third States on the continental shelf of other states based on the law of the sea and customary international law

Freedoms of Third States on the continental shelf of other states based on the law of the sea and customary international law

Apr 13, 20216 min read

Proportionality as a RELEVANT CIRCUMSTANCES in delimitation process in law of the sea and customary international law

Proportionality as a RELEVANT CIRCUMSTANCES in delimitation process in law of the sea and customary international law

Apr 15, 20219 min read

what is the meaning of “Adjacent coasts” in law of the sea, LOSC and customary international law

what is the meaning of “Adjacent coasts” in law of the sea, LOSC and customary international law

Apr 20, 20215 min read

The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf, duties, authorities and works

The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf, duties, authorities and works

Apr 13, 20214 min read

The Truman Proclamation, 1945 (Proclamation 2667—Policy of the United States With Respect to the Natural Resources of the Subsoil and Sea Bed of the Continental Shelf)

The Truman Proclamation, 1945 (Proclamation 2667—Policy of the United States With Respect to the Natural Resources of the Subsoil and Sea Bed of the Continental Shelf)

Aug 30, 20218 min read

what is the meaning of “Foot of the continental slope” in law of the sea, LOSC and customary international law

what is the meaning of “Foot of the continental slope” in law of the sea, LOSC and customary international law

Apr 21, 20212 min read

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exclusive economic zone(EEZ) legal issues

what is the meaning of “Equidistance line; equidistant line; median line” in law of the sea, LOSC and customary international law

what is the meaning of “Equidistance line; equidistant line; median line” in law of the sea, LOSC and customary international law

Apr 21, 20212 min read

Freedoms of Third States activity on the EEZ, based on the law of the sea and customary international law

Freedoms of Third States activity on the EEZ, based on the law of the sea and customary international law

Apr 13, 20212 min read

what is the meaning of EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (treaties and customary international law)

what is the meaning of EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (treaties and customary international law)

Apr 12, 20216 min read

Historic Rights of countries on the EEZ, based on law of the sea and customary international law

Historic Rights of countries on the EEZ, based on law of the sea and customary international law

Apr 13, 20212 min read

Baselines or basepoints as a RELEVANT CIRCUMSTANCES in delimitation process in law of the sea and customary international law

Baselines or basepoints as a RELEVANT CIRCUMSTANCES in delimitation process in law of the sea and customary international law

Apr 15, 20214 min read

Security Interests as a RELEVANT CIRCUMSTANCES in delimitation process in law of the sea and customary international law

Security Interests as a RELEVANT CIRCUMSTANCES in delimitation process in law of the sea and customary international law

Apr 16, 20211 min read

what is the meaning of “Coastal State” in law of the sea, LOSC and customary international law

what is the meaning of “Coastal State” in law of the sea, LOSC and customary international law

Apr 20, 20215 min read

Environmental Factors as a RELEVANT CIRCUMSTANCES in delimitation process in law of the sea and customary international law

Environmental Factors as a RELEVANT CIRCUMSTANCES in delimitation process in law of the sea and customary international law

Apr 16, 20211 min read

Equitable Principles & the Delimitation of the Continental Shelf

Equitable Principles & the Delimitation of the Continental Shelf

Feb 22, 20212 min read

Configuration of Coasts as a RELEVANT CIRCUMSTANCES in delimitation process in law of the sea and customary international law

Configuration of Coasts as a RELEVANT CIRCUMSTANCES in delimitation process in law of the sea and customary international law

Apr 15, 20214 min read

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marine environment

Why Ocean is salty?

Why Ocean is salty?

Jun 24, 20223 min read

The Law of the Sea and the Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment

The Law of the Sea and the Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment

Apr 22, 20215 min read

what is the meaning of Thermocline?

what is the meaning of Thermocline?

Jun 26, 20223 min read

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto and by the Protocol of 1997 (MARPOL)

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto and by the Protocol of 1997 (MARPOL)

Aug 22, 20214 min read

The Regional Implementation Regime for Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment

The Regional Implementation Regime for Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment

Apr 22, 20214 min read

Marine Resources, AN OCEAN OF RICHES

Marine Resources, AN OCEAN OF RICHES

Aug 26, 20217 min read

Chapter 17 of Agenda 21 about the Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment

Chapter 17 of Agenda 21 about the Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment

Apr 22, 20214 min read

World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) and Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment

World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) and Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment

Apr 22, 20213 min read

The Marine Environment, ARE WE DESTROYING THE OCEANS?

The Marine Environment, ARE WE DESTROYING THE OCEANS?

Aug 26, 20218 min read

“Generally Accepted” and “Applicable” International Rules for Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment

“Generally Accepted” and “Applicable” International Rules for Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment

Apr 22, 20214 min read

high seas and OCEAN

Myanmar maritime claims about straight baselines for the Preparis and CoCo Islands, as contained in the Law Amending the Territorial Sea and Maritime Zones Law

Myanmar maritime claims about straight baselines for the Preparis and CoCo Islands, as contained in the Law Amending the Territorial Sea and Maritime Zones Law

Apr 29, 20211 min read

Italy maritime claims about baselines, internal waters, territorial waters, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf(between former Yugoslavia, Tunisia, Greece, Albania and in Mediterranean sea, Adriatic sea, Ionian sea, tyrrhenian sea and Sardinia)

Italy maritime claims about baselines, internal waters, territorial waters, exclusive economic zone and continental shelf(between former Yugoslavia, Tunisia, Greece, Albania and in Mediterranean sea, Adriatic sea, Ionian sea, tyrrhenian sea and Sardinia)

Apr 28, 20211 min read

Principle of Freedom in the law of the sea

Principle of Freedom in the law of the sea

Apr 9, 20213 min read

what is the meaning of Flag State in law of the sea

what is the meaning of Flag State in law of the sea

Sep 10, 202111 min read

Republic of Congo claims on baselines for measuring the breadth of the territorial sea, contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone

Republic of Congo claims on baselines for measuring the breadth of the territorial sea, contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone

Apr 26, 20211 min read

Self-Defence and Maritime Interception in law of the sea, maritime law and customary international law

Self-Defence and Maritime Interception in law of the sea, maritime law and customary international law

Apr 19, 20216 min read

Piracy in the Traditional Law of the Sea

Piracy in the Traditional Law of the Sea

Apr 16, 20213 min read

Finland claims about straight baselines and the median line separating the continental shelf and fishery zones of Finland from the continental shelves and exclusive economic zones of Estonia and Sweden

Finland claims about straight baselines and the median line separating the continental shelf and fishery zones of Finland from the continental shelves and exclusive economic zones of Estonia and Sweden

Apr 27, 20214 min read

Gabon maritime claim about straight baselines

Gabon maritime claim about straight baselines

Apr 27, 20211 min read

Legal Basis for Implied Maritime Embargo Operations

Legal Basis for Implied Maritime Embargo Operations

Apr 19, 20213 min read