Dear Colleagues,
I personally would propose a more or less straightforward simple solution,
based on the map presented. My recommendation is a median line solution as
delineated on the attach map. As long as there is no 'special circumstances'
then the median line (or the equidistant line) is an equitable solution for
the area in question. I propose to divide the area in two, i.e. the bay area
and the outer sea area, divided by the green (pickled) line connecting
points E and H. In the bay area one draw a median line between the (legal)
coast line of the divided small island and the coast line of the main island
north. A computer can draw this curved median line (green line). This curved
green median line intersects the straight E-H line at point L.
As one is using the (legal) coast line to draw this median line, if one is
referring to base points or base lines, then one is using base lines of
quasi differential length. Next one draw the lateral boundary upwards based
on the equidsitant method (i.e. the yellow line crossing the red letter A)
using two shorter baselines (one of each country) or orthogonal to the
(legal) coast line, i.e. upwards from the common base point (point O), which
is the intersection of the pickled straight land boundary and the (legal)
coast line. This lateral boundary line intersects the median line boundary
in the bay area at point K.
Next the common boundary in the outer sea area is delineated using base
points E-F-G of country X and base points H-I-J of country Y, resulting into
boundary lines L-M and M-N. In determining point N one of course has to make
sure that the 12 nautical mile limit is not passed. So the common boundary
is represented by the poligon line O-K-L-M-N, defined by geographic
coordinates (in a defined geodetic datum) of the points O, K, L, M and N. As
to the water territorial boundary to the right of the island, as drawned, it
is defined by the same and interconnecting straight line land boundary on
both side of the channel.
This my personal recommendation.
Best regards,
Klaas Villanueva
----- Original Message -----
From: "hamzah ishak" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 9:00 AM
Subject: Bays
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> Article 10 LOSC relates only to bays the coasts of
> which belong to a single state. If two states
> bordering the bays, which line can constitue the
> enclosed line of the bays as in the attached sketch
> map/. If the maritime boundary yet to be delimit,
> where is the possible basepoints for ech state?.
>
> Many thanks.
>
> Mantanani
>
>
>
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