maritime boundaries between Portugal and morocco

morocco and Portugal doesn’t achieve to any agreement about maritime borders or boundaries yet. all their delimitation based on national legislation which is in connection to median line-equidistance system. their most subjects in maritime boundaries related to exclusive economic zone and continental shelf area. According to several Spanish media outlets, Morocco does not have the right to delimit its maritime borders without authorization from both Spanish and Portuguese authorities.

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maritime boundaries between Spain and Portugal

In 1976, Spain and Portugal concluded two treaties delimiting the territorial sea, contiguous zone, and continental shelf between the two States in the Atlantic Ocean. However, these treaties have not entered into force. The two countries have additional unresolved maritime boundaries, including with respect to the Canary Islands (Spain) and the Madeira Islands (Portugal). Spain’s Royal Decree of 1977 establishes a straight baseline system for its mainland coast that consists of 84 points and 75 segments. it seems that “Portugal is now opposed to ratification and favors the equidistant line for both boundaries”

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