Introduction 03
Definition of sea law 03
Historical background............................................................................................04
UNCLOS I 04
UNCLOS II 5
UNCLOSIII..................................................................................................................................6
Divisions of Ocean Areas 07
Internal Waters..............................................................................................................................07
Territorial Sea................................................................................................................................07
Contiguous Zone...........................................................................................................................07
Exclusive Economic Zone..............................................................................................................08
Parties to the Convention (Signature, Ratifying and Enforcing States)....................................09
Enforcement by the Flag Nation........................................................................................................10
Enforcement by Port Nations............................................................................................................10
Enforcement by Coastal Nations (Not Acting as Port Nations)...........................................................11
General Provisions Regarding Enforcement............................................................................11
Scientific Exploration.................................................................................................................12
Agencies Created by UNCLOS.................................................................................................12
Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf......................................................................13
International Seabed
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