Object Class: Exclusive economic zone
Acronym: EXEZNE (A)
Code: 50
Set Attribute_A: *NATION;
Set Attribute_B: INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;
Set Attribute_C: RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;
Definition:
An area, not exceeding 200 nautical miles from the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial se a is measured, subject to a specific legal regime established in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea under which the coastal state has certain rights and jurisdiction. (IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5t h Edition, 1723)
References:
INT 1: IN 47;
S-4: 440.9;
Remarks:
Distinction: administrative area; contiguous zone; continental shelf area; fishery zone; territorial sea area;