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Title: | Co-operation in law enforcement in South African and Namibian EEZ/fishing zones due to unsettled maritime boundaries |
Author: | Hamman, D.B. |
Year: | 1992 |
Periodical: | South African Yearbook of International Law |
Volume: | 18 |
Pages: | 49-60 |
Language: | English |
Geographic terms: | South Africa Namibia |
Subjects: | territorial waters international agreements marine fisheries |
Abstract: | Illegal fishing activities are a regular occurrence in the economic and fishing zones of South Africa and Namibia. The lateral maritime boundaries between the two States have yet to be determined and are at present in a state of flux. While illegal fishing activities continue to be committed, cooperation on the escorting and apprehension of offending vessels is appropriate. To ensure maximum law enforcement efficacy, this cooperation should continue once the boundaries have been delimited. Discussion in this article focuses on the occurrence of recent illegal fishing activities and the Agreement of Mutual Assistance concluded between South Africa and Namibia on 22 March 1991. An outline of international law delimitation principles regarding exclusive economic (EEZ) and fishing zones follows. Lastly, interim measures pending final boundary delimitation are noted. Notes, ref. |