Navigating Singapore Maritime Matters in the Law of the Seas

Singapore is a maritime nation surrounded by the South China Sea and the Straits of Malacca. As such, navigating Singapore maritime matters is of vital importance to the country’s economic and international interests. In this article, we will discuss the International Law of the Sea, navigating Singapore maritime laws, maritime jurisdiction, maritime crimes and liabilities, and navigating maritime disputes in Singapore.

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Case concerning Land Reclamation by Singapore in and around the Straits of Johor (Malaysia v. Singapore), Provisional Measures

On 5 September 2003, a Request for the prescription of provisional measures, pending the constitution of an arbitral tribunal under Annex VII to the Convention, was filed with the Registry of the Tribunal by Malaysia pursuant to article 290, paragraph 5, of the Convention in a dispute concerning land reclamation by Singapore in and around the Straits of Johor. The Request was accompanied by a copy of a document dated 4 July 2003, instituting arbitral proceedings against Singapore. The Request was entered in the list of cases as Case No. 12.

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