Science, Technology, and American Diplomacy -- Exploiting the Resources of the Seabed, Prepared for the Subcommittee on National Security Policy and Scientific Developments... July 1971

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Page 12 - For the purpose of these articles, the term "continental shelf is used as referring (a) to the seabed and subsoil of the submarine areas adjacent to the coast but outside the area of the territorial sea, to a depth of 200 meters or, beyond that limit, to where the depth of the superjacent waters admits of the exploitation of the natural resources of the said areas ; ( b) to the seabed and subsoil of similar submarine areas adjacent to the coasts of islands.
Page 117 - ... Any illegal acts of violence, detention or any act of depredation, committed for private ends by the crew or the passengers of a private ship or a private aircraft, and directed...
Page 113 - ... the seabed and subsoil of the submarine areas adjacent to the coast but outside the area of the territorial sea, to a depth of 200 metres or, beyond that limit, to where the depth of the superjacent waters admits of the exploitation of the natural resources of the said areas; (b) to the seabed and subsoil of similar submarine areas adjacent to the coasts of islands. ARTICLE 2 1. The coastal State exercises over the continental shelf sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring it and exploiting...
Page 109 - Where, because of the presence of islands, an indentation has more than one mouth, the semi-circle shall be drawn on a line as long as the sum total of the lengths of the lines across the different mouths.
Page 115 - high seas" means all parts of the sea that are not included in the territorial sea or in the internal waters of a State.
Page 5 - Having concern for the urgency of conserving and prudently utilizing its natural resources, the Government of the United States regards the natural resources of the subsoil and sea bed of the continental shelf beneath the high seas but contiguous to the coasts of the United States as appertaining to the United States, subject to its jurisdiction and control.
Page 118 - In the cases provided for in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) above, the warship may proceed to verify the ship's right to fly its flag. To this end, it may send a boat under the command of an officer to the suspected ship. If suspicion remains after the documents have been checked, it may proceed to a further examination on board the ship, which must be carried out with all possible consideration.
Page 50 - The sea-bed and the ocean floor, underlying the seas boyond the limits of present national jurisdiction, are not subject to national appropriation in any manner whatsoever ; (&) The exploration of the sea-bed and of the ocean floor, underlying the seas beyond the limits of present national jurisdiction, shall be undertaken in a manner consistent with the Principles and Purposes of the Charter of the United Nations ; (c) The use of the sea-bed and of the ocean floor, * * * and their economic exploitation...
Page 54 - ... ship" means: a) any sea-going vessel of any type whatsoever, and b) any floating craft with the exception of an installation or device engaged in the exploration and exploitation of the resources of the sea-bed and the ocean floor and the subsoil thereof; 3. "oil" means crude oil, fuel oil, diesel oil and lubricating oil; 4.
Page 13 - outer Continental Shelf" means all submerged lands lying seaward and outside of the area of lands beneath navigable waters...

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