Naming also an unnamed Kojima to clarify the management attitude of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)

ByArtdeco 105

The exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is where sovereign rights (not sovereignty) are granted to coastal countries through development and management of fishery resources and mineral resources. Unlike "territorial waters" where sovereignty exists within this EEZ, navigation of foreign ships is free,Chinese survey vessels sail in different waters from prior contactCases are continuing.

In response to these, the Japanese government decided to name the small island of EEZ, which was not famous until now, in order to clarify the attitude of firmly managing the EEZ.

EEZ base point 49 named to the island ... clarify management attitude: politics: YOMIURI ONLINE (Yomiuri Shimbun)


Regarding the difference between "territorial sea" and "exclusive economic zone (EEZ)", "high seas"Japan Coast GuardI got it together.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Please tell me the difference between the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and the territorial seas and the high seas.

First of all, from where to where is the territorial sea, EEZ. First, from the baseline to 12 nautical miles (22.224 km) is "territorial sea". Outside that territorial waters, "EEZ" from baseline to 200 nautical miles (370.4 km) is the "high seas". By the way, baselines are slightly different from coastlines, and this is also the Japan Coast GuardList of linear baseline in our countryIt is summarized as.

Each definition is as follows.

"Territorial sea" is the sea area covered by Japan's sovereignty like territory, airspace.
In addition, in the territorial waters, except for the inside water before the adoption of the baseline (Seto Inland Sea), there is a feature that it is permitted for foreign ships to pass through without harming Japan's peace, order and safety. (This is called "Harmless Traffic Rights.")

"Exclusive Economic Zone" is a waters area where Japan's laws and regulations can be applied only to specific matters such as exploration, development, storage and management of natural resources (fishery resources, mineral resources, etc.). Therefore, concerning matters other than specific matters, the laws and regulations of Japan are not applicable, for example, navigation of foreign ships is free, and other countries are permitted to launch submarine electric wires.

"High seas" are freedom of navigation for all vessels in the waters that are not included in the territorial waters, exclusive economic zones, etc. of which country. In this area, each country can apply its own law only to vessels of your country.

The problem here is that EEZ will overlap if countries are not more than 400 nautical miles apart. In the case of Japan, Korea and China correspond to this, but in such cases, it is stipulated that "It is necessary to decide by consulting each other's jurisdictional area."

However, as mentioned above, off the Senkaku Islands, which is considered to be Japan's EEZChina survey ship, entersThe case to be followed is continuing. Since the permission itself is issued, there is no problem in entering, but the sea area that we have said "I want to enter here" beforehand is different from the sea area where the ship actually exists.

The submarine gas field spreads to the EEZ demarcation line between Japan and China and it has long been a matter of concern between the two countries because there are differences in claims of range of interests (East China Sea gas field problem).

By Goldenseasun

This time, the government decided to name the unknown island of the base point, in order to establish a posture that Japan will manage well about such EEZ relations. We have already conducted a questionnaire survey to the local residents within the last year, and have been named to the ten islands of the six prefectures that have the common name, and we also register for maps and charts. In future it will consult with local governments to determine the name of the remaining 39 islands.

For Japan with mineral resources in Japan, this gas field is an important point. It never gets weak, and we need to deal with it properly.

ByDirk.jan