Originally, resources of the sea were conceived of in terms of fishing and aquaculture. In the last 100 years, exploration of the seabed and its resources, has become possible and economically feasible. Correspondingly, international law and conventions have evolved, largely giving enhanced rights and powers to the coastal state. The 1958 CSC provides that the […]
Category: Maritime
Law of the Sea
Historically there were high seas and territorial seas. States enjoyed certain rights in their territorial seas. The high seas were open to all. The Law of the Sea has developed considerably over the last 50 years. New areas and zones are recognised with reference to resources. The International Law Commission drafted the first Draft Articles […]
Continental Shelf
The Continental Shelf Ireland signed, but has not ratified the Convention on the Continental Shelf 1958. Ireland ratified the Law of the Sea Convention in 1996. However, Ireland has thereby effectively adopted the convention. Under the CSC, the Continental Shelf extends to the seabed and subsoil of submarine areas adjacent to the coast outside the […]