GEOG 1280 Lecture Notes - Lecture 32: United Nations Convention On The Law Of The Sea, Innocent Passage, Georges Bank
17 May 2017
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Internal waters: (landward of baselines) subject to laws of the state. Right of passage may be suspended if vessel a threat to peace, order and security of the state. Territorial waters: (seaward of baselines) sovereignty extends over waters, seabed and airspace not to exceed 12 n. miles (22. 4km) vessels have right of innocent passage. This may be suspended temporarily if vessel (s) a threat to state"s security. Contiguous zone: may not extend beyond 24 n. miles (44. 4 km) seaward from baselines. State has right to control if a threat exists to security of state or territorial waters. State has right of pursuit into this zone. Exclusive economic zone (eez): 200 nautical miles from baselines coastal state has right to conserve and manage living and non-living resources. In areas that are ice covered, coastal state has right to adopt and enforce laws and regulations for the prevention and control of marine pollution.
