(English version) Thailand Proclamation establishing the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Kingdom of Thailand adjacent to the Exclusive Economic Zone of Malaysia in the Gulf of Thailand, 18 February 1988
- Summary
This legal document contains Thailand's Proclamation establishing the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Kingdom of Thailand adjacent to the Exclusive Economic Zone of Malaysia in the Gulf of Thailand, proclaimed on 18 February 1988.
This document provides the specific coordinates of the points constituting the outer limit of Thailand's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) adjacent to Malaysia's EEZ in the Gulf of Thailand. Point 1 and 2 in this Proclamation is also the two points constituting the line delimiting the territorial sea of the two countries in Article II (1) of the Thailand-Malaysia territorial sea delimitation treaty in 1979
- Document: Thailand Proclamation establishing the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Kingdom of Thailand adjacent to the Exclusive Economic Zone of Malaysia in the Gulf of Thailand, 18 February 1988
- Related document: Thailand's Royal Proclamation establishing the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Kingdom of Thailand, 23 February 1981
(English version) Agreement between Australia and Timor-Leste relating to the Unitization of the Sunrise and Troubadour fields Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 6 March 2003
- Summary
This legal document contains the Agreement between Australia and Timor-Leste relating to the Unitization of the Sunrise and Troubadour fields, signed on 6 March 2003.
The delineation of Unit Area and Unit Reservoirs is clarified in Annex I of the Agreement.
Notably, 20.1% of Greater Sunrise lies within the JPDA established in the Timor Sea Treaty between the two countries in 2002, and thus that 20.1% is attributed to the JPDA, and the remaining 79.9% is attributed to Australia.
For the administration of the Unit Area, a Sunrise Commission whose three-member are nominated by Australia (2) and Timor Leste (1).
- Document: Agreement between Australia and Timor-Leste relating to the Unitization of the Sunrise and Troubadour fields Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 6 March 2003
- Related Document: Timor Sea Treaty between Australia and Timor-Leste 20 May 2002
(English version) MoU between the Government of the Democratic Republic of East Timor and the Government of Australia concerning an International Unitization Agreement for the Greater Sunrise field, 20 May 2002
- Summary
This legal document contains the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Democratic Republic of East Timor and the Government of Australia concerning an International Unitization Agreement for the Greater Sunrise field, signed on 20 May 2002.
- Document: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of the Democratic Republic of East Timor and the Government of Australia concerning an International Unitization Agreement for the Greater Sunrise field, signed on 20 May 2002
- Related Documents:
(English version) Timor Sea Treaty between Australia and Timor-Leste 20 May 2002
- Summary
This legal document contains the Timor Sea Treaty between Australia and Timor-Leste, signed on 20 May 2002.
This Treaty provides definitions, regulations, and other legal provisions regarding the exploration, exploitation, and management of petroleum resources in an area of seabed between Australia and East Timor.
The Treaty also establishes the Australia-East Timor Joint Commission to monitor the mentioned petroleum resources-related activities in a Joint Petroleum Development Area (JPDA). The JPDA is located in the Timor Sea, whose specific coordinates are listed in Annex A of the Treaty.
The specific provisions regarding the Dispute resolution procedure are stated in Annex B of the Treaty.
The Treaty shall be valid for 30 years or until Australia and Timor Leste conclude a Treaty delimiting their Continental Shelf boundary (whichever comes first). Petroleum activities of corporations and entities under the term of this Treaty shall continue "even if the Treaty is no longer in force under conditions equivalent to those in place under the Treaty."
- Document: Timor Sea Treaty between Australia and Timor-Leste 20 May 2002
- Related Document:
- Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between Australia and Timor-Leste concerning Arrangements for Exploration and Exploitation of Petroleum in an Area of the Timor Sea between Australia And East Timor, 20 May 2002
- MoU between the Government of the Democratic Republic of East Timor and the Government of Australia concerning an International Unitization Agreement for the Greater Sunrise field Dili, 20 May 2002
(English version) Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between Australia and Timor-Leste concerning Arrangements for Exploration and Exploitation of Petroleum in an Area of the Timor Sea between Australia And East Timor, 20 May 2002
- Summary
This legal document contains the Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between Australia and Timor-Leste concerning Arrangements for Exploration and Exploitation of Petroleum in an Area of the Timor Sea between Australia And East Timor, signed on 20 May 2002.
This is the exchange of notes, the Treaty regarding the Exploration and Exploitation of Petroleum in an Area in the Timor Sea (Timor Sea Treaty of 2002) between Australia and Timor Leste can be accessed here.
- Document: Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between Australia and Timor-Leste concerning Arrangements for Exploration and Exploitation of Petroleum in an Area of the Timor Sea between Australia And East Timor, 20 May 2002
- Related Document: Timor Sea Treaty between Australia and Timor-Leste 20 May 2002
(English & French) (Amended version) Treaty between Micronesia and Papua New Guinea concerning Maritime Boundaries and Cooperation on Related Matters, 7 September 2015
- Summary
This legal document contains the English and French versions of the Amended version of the Treaty between Micronesia and Papua New Guinea concerning Maritime Boundaries and Cooperation on Related Matters, signed on 7 September 2015 (the original one was signed on 29 July 1991.)
The Amended version of 2015 only replaces Annex I of the Treaty of 1991 with its Annex I-A, which includes specific coordinates. constituting the maritime boundary between Micronesia and Papua New Guinea. Besides changes in coordinates constituting the maritime boundary (delimitation of EEZ and seabed/continental shelf between the two states), the agreed regulations regarding the exploitation of, protection of, cooperation on, and management of marine living/non-living resources and other agreements are remained as stated in the Treaty of 1991 between the two states.
Treaty between Micronesia and Papua New Guinea concerning Maritime Boundaries and Cooperation on Related Matters, 7 September 2015
- Document: \
- Treaty between Micronesia and Papua New Guinea concerning Maritime Boundaries and Cooperation on Related Matters, 29 July 1991(Annex I of which is replaced by Annex I-A of the 2015 Amendment)
- Amendment to the Treaty, 7 September 2015
(English & French) Agreement on maritime delimitation between France and Solomon Islands, 12 November 1990
- Summary
This legal document contains the English and French versions of the Agreement on maritime delimitation between France's territory of Caledonia and the Solomon Islands, signed on 12 November 1990. The description of the maritime boundary and specific coordinates constituting the line are listed in Article 1 of the Agreement.
- Document: Agreement on maritime delimitation between France and Solomon Islands, 12 November 1990 (English & French)
(English & French) Treaty Between the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu Concerning Maritime Boundaries, 7 October 2016
- Summary
This legal document contains the English and French version of the Treaty Between the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu Concerning Maritime Boundaries, signed on 7 October 2016.
Article 1 describes the maritime boundary between the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu and provides the specific coordinates constituting the line.
Notably, the Treaty's Article 5 states that if the basepoints coordinates are shown to be significantly changed by new surveys, both Parties will consult "with the view to agreeing upon any necessary adjustments" to the maritime boundary in this Treaty, and thereby provides provisions for future adjustment of the demarcation line (i.e. due to rising sea level).
- Document: Treaty Between the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu Concerning Maritime Boundaries, 7 October 2016 (English)
- Alternative Document language: French version
(English) Treaty between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands Concerning Sovereignty, Maritime and Seabed Boundaries between the Two Countries, and Cooperation on Related Matters, 25 January 1989
- Summary
This legal document contains the English version of the Treaty between Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands Concerning Sovereignty, Maritime and Seabed Boundaries between the Two Countries, and Cooperation on Related Matters, signed on 25 January 1989.
The maritime boundary is described in Article 2, and specific coordinates constituting the line are listed in Annex I of the Treaty.
Notably, Article 7 of the Treaty establishes "Special Areas" Within the North Solomons Province of Papua New Guinea and the Western and Malaita Provinces of Solomon Islands to "acknowledge and protect the traditional way of life and livelihood of the traditional inhabitants living in the special areas".
(English & Tokelauan version) Treaty between the US and New Zealand on the delimitation of the maritime boundary between American Samoa and Tokelau, 2 December 1980
- Summary
This legal document contains the English and Tokelauan version of the Treaty between the US and New Zealand on the delimitation of the maritime boundary between American Samoa and Tokelau (New Zealand), signed on 2 December 1980.
Specific coordinates constituting the maritime boundary between American Samoa and Tokelau are listed in Article 1 of the Treaty.
Notably, in the commencement section of the Treaty, it is noted that "the United States of America has maintained a claim to sovereignty over the islands of Atafu, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo and that this claim has not been recognized by New Zealand or the people of Tokelau."
In Article 5 of the Treaty, it is stated that "The United States recognizes that sovereignty over the islands of Atafu, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo, together comprising Tokelau is vested in the people of Tokelau and is exercised on their behalf by the Government of New Zealand pending an act of self-determination in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.:
