Maritime Boundary Law

Maritime Boundary Law is a part of International Maritime Law that defines how countries establish and manage their borders at sea. These boundaries determine areas for fishing, resource exploration, shipping lanes, and jurisdiction over maritime activities. Key concepts include the territorial sea (up to 12 nautical miles from a country's coast), exclusive economic zones (up to 200 nautical miles), and continental shelves. Disputes may arise over overlapping claims, requiring negotiation or arbitration under treaties like the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which seeks to provide a framework for resolving these issues peacefully.