Maritime Jurisdiction
Description: This quiz covers the concept of maritime jurisdiction, which refers to the legal authority and control exercised by a country over its territorial waters, internal waters, and other maritime zones. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: maritime law jurisdiction territorial waters exclusive economic zone continental shelf |
What is the term used to describe the area of the sea that extends from the baseline of a coastal state to a distance of 12 nautical miles?
Which international convention codifies the principles of maritime jurisdiction?
What is the maximum breadth of the territorial sea recognized by UNCLOS?
What is the term used to describe the area of the sea that extends from the outer limit of the territorial sea to a distance of 200 nautical miles from the baseline?
What rights does a coastal state have within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?
What is the term used to describe the seabed and subsoil of the continental shelf?
What rights does a coastal state have over its continental shelf?
What is the term used to describe the area of the sea that lies beyond the territorial sea, the Exclusive Economic Zone, and the continental shelf?
What is the principle of freedom of the high seas?
What is the term used to describe the legal regime that governs the exploration and exploitation of the seabed and subsoil beyond the limits of national jurisdiction?
What is the purpose of the International Seabed Authority (ISA)?
What is the term used to describe the process of resolving disputes related to maritime jurisdiction and other maritime matters?
Which international organization is responsible for promoting cooperation among states on maritime issues?
What is the purpose of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)?
What is the term used to describe the legal regime that governs the rights and responsibilities of states in relation to the use of the oceans and seas?