Search results for: “exploitation of the sea bed”

  • Agreement Relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 2

    Agreement Relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea   Annex SECTION 1. COSTS TO STATES PARTIES AND INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 1. The International Seabed Authority (hereinafter referred to as “the Authority”) is the organization through which States Parties to the Convention shall, in accordance with…

  • Agreement Relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 2

    Agreement Relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea   Annex SECTION 1. COSTS TO STATES PARTIES AND INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 1. The International Seabed Authority (hereinafter referred to as “the Authority”) is the organization through which States Parties to the Convention shall, in accordance with…

  • Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area 2

    Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area   Article 7 Environmental impact Assessment 1. Whenever an environmental impact assessment of a proposed activity that is likely to cause a significant adverse impact an the marine environment of the Baltic Sea Area is required by international law or supranational regulations…

  • Agreement on the Resolution of Practical Problems with Respect to Deep Seabed Mining Areas

    Agreement on the Resolution of Practical Problems with Respect to Deep Seabed Mining Areas   Article 1 (1) The Parties have agreed on lines the coordinates of which are shown in Annexes II, III and IV to this Agreement for the purpose of resolving practical problems with respect to deep seabed mining areas, the coordinates…

  • Provisional Understanding Regarding Deep Seabed Mining

    Provisional Understanding Regarding Deep Seabed Mining   1. (1) No Party shall issue an authorization in respect of an application, or seek registration, for an area included: (a) within an area which is covered in another application filed in conformity with the agreements for voluntary conflict resolution reached on 18 May 1983 and 15 December…

  • Regional Convention for the Conservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Environment

    Regional Convention for the Conservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Environment   Article I DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Convention and its Protocols, the following terms and expressions have the meanings indicated below, except when otherwise inferred from the text: 1. “Conservation”of the marine environment of the Red Sea and Gulf…

  • Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution

    Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution   Article 1 GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE 1. For the purposes of this Convention, the Mediterranean Sea area shall mean the maritime waters of the Mediterranean Sea proper, including its gulfs and seas, bounded to the west by the meridian passing through Cape Spartel lighthouse, at the…

  • Convention on the High Seas 3

    Convention on the High Seas   Article 24 Every State shall draw up regulations to prevent pollution of the seas by the discharge of oil from ships or pipelines or resulting from the exploitation and exploration of the seabed and its subsoil, taking account of existing treaty provisions on the subject. Article 25 1. Every…

  • International Convention for the High Seas Fisheries of the Pacific Ocean 2

    International Convention for the High Seas Fisheries of the Pacific Ocean   Article IV 1. In making its recommendations the Commission shall be guided by the spirit and intent of this Convention and by the considerations below mentioned. a) Any conservation measures for any stock of fish decided upon under the provisions of this Convention…

  • International Convention for the High Seas Fisheries of the Pacific Ocean 2

    International Convention for the High Seas Fisheries of the Pacific Ocean   Article IV 1. In making its recommendations the Commission shall be guided by the spirit and intent of this Convention and by the considerations below mentioned. a) Any conservation measures for any stock of fish decided upon under the provisions of this Convention…

  • United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 26

    United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea   Article 256 Marine Scientific Research in the Area All States, irrespective of their geographical location, and competent International Organizations have the right, in conformity with the provisions of Part XI, to conduct Marine Scientific Research in the Area. Article 257 Marine scientific research in the…

  • United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 17

    United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea   Article 190 Participation and appearance of sponsoring States Parties in proceedings 1. If a natural or juridical person is a party to a dispute referred to in article 187, the sponsoring State shall be given notice thereof and shall have the right to participate in…

  • United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 13

    United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea   Article 164 The Economic Planning Commission 1. Members of the Economic Planning Commission shall have appropriate qualifications such as those relevant to mining, management of mineral resource activities, international trade or international economics. The Council shall endeavour to ensure that the membership of the Commission…

  • United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 11

    United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea   Article 162 Powers and functions 1. The Council is the executive organ of the Authority. The Council shall have the power to establish, in conformity with this Convention and the general policies established by the Assembly, the specific policies to be pursued by the Authority…

  • United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 10

    United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea   SECTION 4. THE AUTHORITY SUBSECTION A. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 156 Establishment of the Authority 1. There is hereby established the International Sea-Bed Authority, which shall function in accordance with this Part. 2. All States Parties are ipso facto members of the Authority. 3. Observers at…