Bahrain, jurisdiction and admissibility, judgment of 15 feb 1995, icj rep 1995, 6. Amadou ali, minister of state responsible for justice, keeper of the seals, as agent. Nag, unclos, solas, continental shelf, delimitation, safety. Methods applicable to maritime boundary delimitation handbook on the delimitation of maritime boundaries this handbook is a useful tool for facilitating the negotiating process to which countries with adjacent or opposite coasts can resort to in case of overlapping claims. Analysis strategic, legal aspects of turkeylibya deal. Rogoff l introduction the law of the sea, in its essence, divides the seas into zones and specifies the rights and duties of states and ships flying their flags in those zones.
Prior to 1945, states claimed only narrow territorial sea. The delimitation of maritime areas between neighbours is of vital importance in that it provides for stable and longlasting relations. In the case concerning the land and maritime boundary between cameroon and nigeria, between the republic of cameroon, represented by h. Reflections on maritime delimitation in the qatarbahrain case. Northern arabian gulf a critical area for maritime safety and security.
The lack of delimitation of the maritime boundaries appears as a constraint for the. Handbook on the delimitation of maritime boundaries this handbook is a useful tool for facilitating the negotiating process to which countries with adjacent or opposite coasts can resort to in case of overlapping claims. Latest developments maritime delimitation in the black sea. North sea continental shelf cases, icj reports, 1969, p. The law of maritime delimitation and the russiannorwegian. Boundary delimitation or simply delimitation is the drawing of boundaries, particularly of electoral precincts, states, counties or other municipalities. In contrast, maritime boundary delimitations correspond to the restrictions put in place via an agreement to determine relevant boundaries between states, in case of overlapping maritime zones. In view of the abovementioned declarations, and the letter of the minister of foreign affairs of bangladesh dated december 2009 referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the case was entered in the list of cases as case. Rockall, the tiny, remote, rocky outcrop in the northeast atlantic a ghostly peak of an extinct volcano has periodically appeared in the news at the centre of a longstanding dispute between the uk and ireland as well as, more peripherally, denmark faroe islands. Bangladesh and the union of myanmar relating to the delimitation of their maritime boundary in the bay of bengal. The 2002 case concerning the land and maritime boundary cameroon v.
The public international law advisory group assists states in the process of delimitation of their maritime boundaries. The republic of mauritius and the republic of maldives submit their dispute concerning the delimitation of the maritime boundary in the indian ocean to a special chamber of the tribunal. In any case, the interrelation between territorial disputes and maritime delimitation might be an issue that has not been sufficiently studied in international law. The dispute concerned the delimitation of the territorial seas, exclusive economic zones and continental shelves of these two states in the bay of bengal. Maurice kamto, dean, faculty of law and political science, university of yaounde ii. Preliminary objections submitted by the republic of maldives.
This case is the first to be decided between the two initiated by bangladesh for the delimitation of its maritime boundaries with its neighbouring. International law of maritime boundary delimitation, the. Maritime delimitation and territorial questions qatar v. This is of significant importance due to the fact that it is the only case of maritime delimitation involving china and thus the only case to study. Overview of the case on 25 november 1981, canada and the united states notified to the court a special agreement whereby they referred to a chamber of the court the question of the delimitation of the maritime boundary dividing the continental shelf and fisheries zones of the two parties in the gulf of maine area.
Practitioners guide to maritime boundary delimitation. Overview of the case on 16 september 2004, romania filed an application instituting proceedings against ukraine in respect of a dispute concerning the establishment of a single maritime boundary between the two states in the black sea, thereby delimiting the continental shelf and the exclusive economic zones appertaining to them. Rockall, the tiny, remote, rocky outcrop in the northeast atlantic a ghostly peak of an extinct volcano has periodically appeared in the news at the centre of a longstanding dispute between the uk and ireland as well as, more peripherally, denmark faroe islands and iceland too. Combining lectures, discussions and practical exercises, ibrus most popular workshop helps participants develop the skills needed to achieve an equitable division of maritime. For a discussion of both judgments see md evans, icj cases, 1995 44 iclq 691. North sea continental shelf cases, supra note 2, at paras.
Latest developments maritime delimitation in the black sea romania v. A case study of the russian federation publications on ocean development. In fact, it were law of the sea cases, many of which related to maritime boundary. Dispute concerning delimitation of the maritime boundary between the republic of ghana and the republic of cote divoire submitted to a special chamber of the tribunal. Oude elferink, tore henriksen, signe veierud busch. Bangladesh wins maritime dispute with india the hindu. Recent jurisprudence addressing maritime delimitation. Bangladesh vs myanmar on delimitation of maritime boundary. The delimitation of the single maritime boundary between bangladesh and myanmar follows very much the trend in recent i.
Bahrain maritime delimitation and territorial questions case article in ocean development and international law 3334 july 2002 with 699 reads how we measure reads. If you require assistance defining your territorial sea, contiguous zone, exclusive economic zone or continental shelf by application of unclos article 76 or expert advice on delimitation of maritime zones then please contact us. With regard to the delimitation boundary, the court rendered that its decision would be made in accordance with international law to establish a single maritime boundary. It will be an unique and valuable resource for lawyers involved in cases involving maritime delimitation, and scholars and students of the law of the sea. With respect to delimitation of the territorial sea, the court referred to article 15 of the 1982 convention of the law of the sea that refers. Delimitation of maritime boundaries between adjacent states. Maritime delimitation in the black sea case wikipedia. The case law will appeal to scholars of international dispute settlement as well as practitioners and. In the past decade there have been a number of cases that raise questions about the consistency and predictability of the jurisprudence concerning this subfield of international law. Maritime boundary delimitation is a complicated subject, because of both the number of real and potential boundary situations throughout the world, and the complexities of the delimitation process. As of 1 july 2004,m some 65 states accepted the jurisdiction of the icj under article 362 of its statute and although this has provided a jurisdictional basis in a number of cases, this is as much a question of luck as of anything else and the preponderance of maritime boundary cases have come before the court on the basis of a special.
Ukraine on 16 september 2004, romania filed in the registry of the court an application. Ukraine on 16 september 2004, romania filed in the registry of the court an application instituting proceedings against ukraine concerning the delimitation of the continental shelf and. May 31, 2016 the delimitation of maritime areas between neighbours is of vital importance in that it provides for stable and longlasting relations. Part of the reason for this is that boundary delimitation requires a range of specialist legal and technical skills which are not always readily available to governments. Tribunal to deliver its judgment in the dispute concerning delimitation of the maritime boundary between bangladesh and myanmar in the bay of bengal on wednesday, 14 march 2012 at 11. The law of maritime delimitation has been mostly developed through the case law of the international court of justice and other tribunals. It was also chinas first maritime boundary agreement. In particular, this brief period has seen the historic emergence of jurisprudence addressing delimitation of a states maritime entitlements located beyond 200 nautical miles m from the states coastal baselines. Subject matter or economic sector, maritime boundary delimitation. Latest developments maritime delimitation in the black. A practitioners guide to maritime boundary delimitation. This book provides a userfriendly and practical guide to the modern law of maritime boundary delimitation. Unbalanced or discriminatory delimitation is called gerrymandering.
The north sea continental shelf cases to nicaragua v. The itlos first divides the boundary line to be drawn into three segments. Dispute concerning delimitation of the maritime boundary between mauritius and maldives in the indian ocean mauritiusmaldives. On september 16, 2004, romania brought its case to the court after unsuccessful bilateral negotiations. Understanding charts, coordinates and straight lines. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the law in this field, and its development through the united nations convention on the law of the sea, which set out the framework of the modern law in 1982. On february 3, 2009, the court handed down its verdict, establishing a maritime boundary. The international law of maritime boundary delimitation edward collins, jr.
On february 3, 2009, the court handed down its verdict, establishing a maritime boundary including the continental shelf and exclusive. Maritime boundary delimitation can arguably be viewed as an essential precursor to the full realisation of the resource potential of national maritime zones and the peaceful management of the. After nearly a century of practice, international courts and tribunals. The law of maritime boundaries has seen substantial evolution in recent decades. While the delimitation of the parties maritime boundary was a more recent issue, the land boundary dispute could be charted from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries when european powers acted to partition africa, through to changes under the league of nations mandate system, united nations trusteeships and independence. Constructing eqidistance lines and other potential boundary lines. The case concerning maritime delimitation in the black sea romania v ukraine 2009 icj 3 was a decision of the international court of justice icj. Chapter 11 the maritime boundary according to the applicable law 195 1 introduction 195 2 sector 1. Technological advances and tools are to be used to draw boundary lines, reduce risks of errors and thus ensure accurate and stable agreed boundaries. May 10, 2018 the law of maritime delimitation has been mostly developed through the case law of the international court of justice and other tribunals. The delimitation of maritime boundaries sciencedirect. The muchawaited verdict on the dispute regarding the delimitation of the maritime boundary between india and bangladesh was delivered on monday, with a united nations tribunal awarding bangladesh. International court of justice, delimitation of the maritime boundary in the gulf of maine area, judgment, i. The law of maritime delimitation has been mostly developed through the.
In the context of elections, it can be called redistribution and is used to prevent unbalance of population across districts. View more on our dedicaced website maritime boundaries. Contact information telephone 2129633962 fax 2129635847 postal address division for ocean affairs and the law of the sea, office of legal affairs. United nations ilibrary handbook on the delimitation of. Firstly, it is the first dispute concerning maritime boundary delimitation decided by the international tribunal for the law of the sea. The maritime delimitation agreement of 2000 relating to the gulf of tonkin established the first maritime boundary between china and vietnam.
A practitioners guide to maritime boundary delimitation 1st edition, kindle. With the maritime boundary delimitation, international law has been enriched with a new chapter that has developed steadily in proportion with the related challenges and expectations. May 23, 2016 the muchawaited verdict on the dispute regarding the delimitation of the maritime boundary between india and bangladesh was delivered on monday, with a united nations tribunal awarding bangladesh. Apr 09, 2012 the dispute concerned the delimitation of the territorial seas, exclusive economic zones and continental shelves of these two states in the bay of bengal. North sea continental shelf cases federal republic of germany. Public hearing to be held from 6 to 16 february 2017. Case concerning maritime delimitation and territorial. Maritime boundaries public international law advisory group. An international agreement creating rights and obligations can be constituted by the signatories to the minutes of meetings and letters exchanged.
This article will analyse the legal principles and methods which are pertinent and considered by the icj and states for the delimitation of maritime boundaries between adjacent states. The 2001 case concerning maritime delimitation and territorial questions qatar v. United nations ilibrary methods applicable to maritime. However, the reconstruction of maritime claims and boundaries and their associated jurisdictional aspects is complex, and in many cases, confusing or contradictory. Recent jurisprudence addressing maritime delimitation beyond. Bearing in mind the importance of maritime delimitation with respect to exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons found in the seabed and subsoil, this chapter aims to examine the east med states maritime boundary delimitation agreements, namely those concluded between egypt and cyprus, lebanon and cyprus, and israel and cyprus. Maritime limits and boundaries service ltd has vast experience in maritime zone definition and maritime boundary delimitation. Somalia and neighbouring kenya have locked horns for over a decade on the delimitation of the maritime boundary in the indian ocean. The 2007 territorial and maritime dispute nicaragua v. Maritime delimitation in the gulf of tonkin is too. The past twoandahalf years have witnessed considerable development in the international law of maritime boundary delimitation. Tripoint issues in maritime boundary delimitation3307 for example, the malaysiasingapore boundary stops at point w25, well short of the endpoints on the preceding indonesiamalaysia and indonesiasingapore boundaries. Boundary agreements may take years to develop, often involving thirdparty mediation.
The application of gis in maritime boundary delimitation. The process of delimitation of international maritime boundaries relies to a large extent on adequate depiction of maritime zones on maps. The judge, maritime delimitation and the grey areas. The details and meaning of boundaries may be buried in pages and pages of text. Court of arbitration, case concerning the location of boundary markers in taba between egypt and israel, decision of 29 september 1988, reports of.
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