Ship Lawyer Expertise 4

Question 1

What does UNCLOS primarily define?

Accepted Answer

The legal framework for the use of the world's oceans

Answer

UNCLOS is the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea, governing maritime zones and ocean rights.

Question 2

How far does a coastal state's territorial sea extend under UNCLOS?

Accepted Answer

12 nautical miles

Answer

Under UNCLOS, the territorial sea extends up to 12 nautical miles from the baseline.

Question 3

What is an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) limit under UNCLOS?

Accepted Answer

200 nautical miles

Answer

The EEZ extends up to 200 nautical miles, granting the coastal state rights over resources.

Question 4

Which convention addresses prevention of pollution from ships, including garbage and sewage?

Accepted Answer

MARPOL

Answer

MARPOL is the principal convention preventing marine pollution from operational and accidental discharges.

Question 5

What is 'cabotage' in shipping law?

Accepted Answer

The reservation of domestic shipping to national vessels

Answer

Cabotage laws restrict transport between domestic ports to nationally flagged or owned vessels.

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