Buch, Englisch, 362 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 239 mm, Gewicht: 658 g
Tensions and Trends in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea
Buch, Englisch, 362 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 239 mm, Gewicht: 658 g
Reihe: Routledge Research on the Law of the Sea
ISBN: 978-0-367-28068-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
This book delves into the major developments triggered by the hydrocarbon discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean over the last twenty years, focusing on maritime boundary delimitation.
Examining the impact that the hydrocarbon discoveries have had on the application of the law of the sea rules by the East Med states, the book looks at the new trends concerning the implementation of the law of the sea in the region. The book analyses regional state practice in terms of maritime delimitation, namely the conclusion of bilateral agreements based on the law of the sea rules, both conventional and customary, reflecting the East Med states’ willingness to cooperate in order to reap the benefits of the energy windfall. Alongside this analysis, an outline of the hydrocarbon discoveries and the pertinent maritime activities is given, as well as further coverage of the overlapping maritime claims and disputes between Greece, Cyprus and Turkey on one side, and Lebanon and Israel on the other. Moreover, the book examines the validity of maritime claims made by or through non-state entities in the region, namely the State of Palestine, the UK Sovereign Base Areas and the so-called ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’ and their potential impact on the delimitation agreements already in place. The book argues that the East Med paradigm concerning the successful application of the pertinent norms in maritime delimitation proves that international law is resilient and capable of providing solutions in other turbulent regions around the globe.
This book will be of interest and importance to academics and students of international law, professionals in the oil and shipping industries, legal professionals and government agencies.
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Table of Contents
Book Abstract
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Table of Treaties
Table of Cases
Table of Legislation
List of Figures
Preface
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 - THE MARITIME HISTORY OF THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN AND THE PARTICIPATION OF THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN STATES IN THE LAW OF THE SEA CONFERENCES
1. Introduction
2. The Maritime History of the Eastern Mediterranean
3. International conferences on the law of the sea
3.1. From the 1930 Hague Conference to the UNCLOS III
3.2. The East Med states’ approach towards the LOSC
3.3. Core law of the sea issues and the East Med states’ positions
3.3.1. Territorial Sea
3.3.2 Continental Shelf
3.3.3. Exclusive Economic Zone
3.3.4. Regime of islands
3.3.5. Enclosed and semi-enclosed seas
3.3.6. Maritime boundary delimitation
4. Conclusion
CHAPTER 2 – CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE OIL AND GAS DISCOVERIES AND MARITIME DELIMITATION IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Introduction
The hydrocarbon bonanza and the role of the European Union
Overview of the offshore oil and gas activities in the East Med
The role of the European Union
3. Analysis of the East Med states’ maritime claims outside the region
3.1. Greece’s maritime claims and delimitations
Turkey’s maritime claims and delimitations
Israel’s delimitation in the Gulf of Aqaba
Egypt’s delimitation in the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea
Maritime boundary delimitation and other maritime agreements in the East Med
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Maritime delimitation law
4.3. The background of the maritime delimitation agreements in the East Med
4.4. The provisions of the EEZ delimitation agreements
4.5. Other maritime bilateral agreements
4.5.1 Egypt - Cyprus agreement on the development of cross-median line hydrocarbon resources (2013)
4.5.2. Israel - Cyprus agreement on exchange and non-disclosure of confidential information (2014)
4.5.3. Search and rescue agreements
Turkey’s reaction to the maritime delimitations in the East Med
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Exchange of letters, the stance of the international community and trilateral meetings
6. Conclusion
CHAPTER 3 – THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN STATES’ MARITIME CLAIMS AND THE CONDUCT OF UNILATERAL ACTIVITIES IN UNDELIMITED MARITIME AREAS IN THE REGION
1. Introduction
2. The East Med states’ claims and practice under international law
3. The legal framework governing oil and gas activities in undelimited maritime areas
4. Hydrocarbon and other activities in undelimited maritime areas in the East Med
4.1. The maritime area between the Greek islands of the southeastern Aegean Sea and Cyprus
4.2. The maritime dispute between Israel and Lebanon
Turkey’s claims through the ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’
5.1 Introduction - The ‘TRNC’ regime under international law
5.2. The continental shelf delimitation between Turkey and the ‘TRNC’
5.3. The Annan Plan framework
5.4. The ‘Barbaros’ expeditions
5.5. Drilling activities performed by Turkey around Cyprus
Analogies between the situations in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea and the South China Sea
Introduction
Historical background of the dispute
The Philippines-China arbitration
7. Conclusion
CHAPTER 4 - NON – STATE ENTITIES’ MARITIME CLAIMS
Introduction
2. The State of Palestine
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Maritime and energy rights of the State of Palestine
3. The United Kingdom’s Sovereign Base Areas on Cyprus
3.1. Introduction
3.2. The legal status of the SBAs under UK, Cyprus, EU and international law
3.3. The maritime domain off the SBAs
3.4. The Annan Plan provisions on the SBAs
3.5. The Mauritius – UK dispute over the Chagos Archipelago
3.5.1. Introduction
3.5.2. The Annex VII LOSC arbitration
3.5.3. The ICJ Advisory Opinion
4. Conclusion
CONCLUSION
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