(English version) The Philippines: Presidential Decree No. 1599 of 11 June 1978 Establishing an Exclusive Economic Zone and for other Purposes

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This legal document contains the Presidential Decree No. 1599 of the Philippines on 11 June 1978 Establishing an Exclusive Economic Zone and for Other Purposes, published in the Gazette on 11 June 1978. This Decree No.1599 consists of 6 Sections. Section 1: The declaration of the establishment of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Philippines. Section 2: Sovereign rights and other rights of the Republic of the Philippines in the said EEZ. Section 3: Prohibited maritime operations of foreign individuals, organizations, vessels, states within the said EEZ without a license granted from the authority of the Philippines. Section 4: Rights of other states in the EEZ of the Philippines. Section 5: Provisions relating to the authorization of government office/agencies to enforce the Decree and Penalties for the violation of the Decree. Section 6: Declaration that this Decree No.1599 shall take effect 30 days after the publication in the Gazette.

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(English version) The Philippines: Presidential Decree No. 1596 of 11 June 1978 Declaring Certain Area Part of the Philippines Territory and Providing for their Government and Administration

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This legal document contains the Presidential Decree No. 1596 of the Philippines on 11 June 1978 Declaring Certain Area Part of the Philippine Territory and Providing for their Government and Administration. This decree was signed by President of the Philippines Ferdinand E. Marcos on 11 June 1978 and took effect immediately as provided in Section 3.

This Decree No. 1596 was established to specify the coordinates of and to name the cluster of island and islet as "Kalayaan Island Group" (KIG). This Decree clarifies that the KIG is part of the continental margin of the Philippines, vital to the security of the security and economy of the Philippines, and not legally claimed to be a part of any states or nations. Therefore, the KIG and its sea-bed, sub-soil, continental margin, and space shall be subject to the sovereignty of the Philippines, and be constituted as a separate municipality of the Province of Palawan.

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(English version) The Philippines: Presidential Proclamation No. 370 of 20 March 1968 Declaring as Subject to the Jurisdiction and Control of all Mineral and other Resources in the Continental Shelf

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This legal document contains the English version of the Presidential Proclamation No. 370 of 20 March 1968 Declaring as Subject to the Jurisdiction and Control of all Mineral and other Resources in the Continental Shelf, proclaimed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos. The proclamation covers the natural resources in the sea bed and subsoil of the continental shelf but outside of its territorial sea. The waters above the submarine areas such as high seas and that of the airspace are not affected by this proclamation.

 

 

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(English version) Malaysia Territorial Sea Act 2012 (Act 750)

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This legal document contains the Territorial Sea Act 2012 (Act 750), published in the Gazette on 22 June 2012 by the Parliament of Malaysia to provide for the territorial sea of Malaysia and associated regards. This Territorial Sea Act 2012 was enacted by the parliament of Malaysia as Ordinance No. 7 in 1969 which was promulgated to make regulations cease to have an effect. The Act consists of 7 Sections. Section 1; Short title, commencement and application. Section 2: Interpretation of terms. Section 3: Limits of the territorial sea. Section 4: Sovereignty in respect of the territorial sea. Section 5: Maps and charts of limits of the territorial sea. Section 6: References to territorial waters in any other written law, etc. Section 7: Power to make regulations.

Subsection (3) of Section 3 provides the same provisions as the replaced Ordinance No. 7 that the "territorial waters" mentioned in and for the purpose of the Continental Shelf Act 1966, the Petroleum Mining Act 1966, and the National Land Code and written laws relating to the land of Sarawak and Sabah shall be up to only 3 nautical miles.

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(English version) Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Act 2004 (Act 633)

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This legal document contains the English version of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Act 633, published in the Gazette on 1 July 2004. This Act 633 is to Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency to enforce maritime laws and monitor the Malaysian Maritime Zones. The document consists of 4 Parts. Part I: Preliminary, which includes the Act title and interpretation of terms. Part II: establishment of Agency and Appointments. Part II: Functions and Power of The Agency. Part IV: General Provisions and Regulations.

 

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(English version) Malaysia Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1984 (Act 311)

*Fullname: Exclusive Economic Zone Act, 1984, Act No. 311 An Act pertaining to the exclusive economic zone and certain aspects of the continental shelf of Malaysia and to provide for the regulations of activities in the zone and on the continental shelf and for matters connected therewith.
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This legal document contains the Exclusive Economic Zone Act 1984 (Act 311) promulgated by the Malaysian Federal Government (MFG) in 1984. The Act consists of ten parts with each including interpretations of terms, regulations relating to maritime operations, sovereign rights and jurisdictions of the MFG, and the rights & responsibilities of Malaysian vessels, and of foreign vessels. Part I: Preliminary & interpretations of terms. Part II: The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) with the interpretation of, the MFG's sovereign rights in and jurisdiction over, and prohibitions of activities in the EEZ. Part III: Fisheries. Part IV: Protection and Preservation of the Marine Environment. Part V: Marine Scientific Research. Part VI: Artificial Islands, Installations and Structures. Part VII: Submarine Cables and Pipelines. Part VIII: Enforcement. Part IX: Offences, Penalties, Legal Proceedings and Compensation. Part X: Miscellaneous.

This Act was adopted in 1984, before the ratification of the 1982 UNCLOS by the Malaysian Federal Government.

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(English version) Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance No. 7 in 1969

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This legal document contains the English version of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance No. 7 1969, adopted by the Malaysian Federal Government in January 1969. This Ordinance declares that the breadth of the Malaysian territorial sea shall be 12 nautical miles except in specified areas which shall be measured in accordance with the Geneva Convention of 1958. Notably, the "territorial waters" mentioned in and for the purpose of the Continental Shelf Act 1966, the Petroleum Mining Act 1966, and the National Land Code and written laws relating to the land of Sarawak and Sabah, shall be up to only 3 nautical miles.

 

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(English version) Malaysia Continental Shelf Act 1966 - Act No. 57 on 28 July 1966, as Amended by Act No. 83 of 1972

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This legal document contains the English version of the Continental Shelf Act No.57 adopted by the Malaysian Federal Government on 28 July 1966 (thus the alternative name of "Act 1966"). The version of the Act in the document attached is the one after being amended by Act No.83 in 1972. The document includes the interpretation of "continental shelf", "natural resources", and "petroleum", and states the rights of the Federal Government with respect to the continental shelf, the regulation relating to petroleum exploitation & licensing,

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(English version) Resolution A.476(XII) on 19 November 1981 on Navigation through the Strait of Malacca and Singapore (Amendment to Resolution A.375)

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This legal document contains the English version of Resolution A.476(XII) on 19 November 1981 on Navigation through the Strait of Malacca and Singapore. This Resolution is an international agreement adopted by the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization*.

This Resolution A.476(XII) amends Rule 5, Section III of Annex V to Resolution A.375(X) relating to the rules for vessels navigating through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore.

*The Inter-Governmental Consultative Maritime Organization was formally established at an international conference in Geneva in 1948. SInce 1982, it has been renamed to Inter-Governmental Maritime Organization. 

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(English version) Resolution A.375(X) on 14 November 1977 on Navigation through the Strait of Malacca and Singapore

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This legal document contains the English version of Resolution A.375 on 14 November 1977 on Navigation through the Strait of Malacca and Singapore. This Resolution is an international agreement adopted by the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization*. The document includes specific traffic separation schemes for the One Fathom Bank (annex I), for the Singapore Strait (Annex II), and for the Horsburgh Light Area (Annex III). Annex IV of the Resolution provides deep water routes forming part of the eastbound traffic lane of the traffic separation scheme in the Singapore Strait. Annex V includes rules for vessels navigating through the Straits of Malacca and Singapore. Finally, Annex VI states the list of navigational aids to be installed or improved.

This Resolution A.375(X) would be amended by Resolution A.476(XII) on 19 November 1981.

*The Inter-Governmental Consultative Maritime Organization was formally established at an international conference in Geneva in 1948. SInce 1982, it has been renamed to Inter-Governmental Maritime Organization. 

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