The States Parties to this Convention, prompted by the desire to
settle, in a spirit of mutual understanding and co-operation, all
issues relating to the law of the sea and aware of the historic
significance of this Convention as an important contribution to the
maintenance of peace, justice and progress for all peoples of the
world, Noting that developments since the United Nations
Conferences on the Law of the Sea held at Geneva in 1958 and 1960
have accentuated the need for a new and generally acceptable
Convention on the law of the sea, Conscious that the problems of
ocean space are closely interrelated and need to be considered as a
whole, recognising the desirability of establishing through this
Convention, with due regard for the sovereignty of all States, a
legal order for the seas and oceans which will facilitate
international communication, and will promote the peaceful uses of
the seas and oceans, the equitable and efficient utilisation of
their resources, the conservation of their living resources, and
the study, protection and preservation of the marine environment,
bearing in mind that the achievement of these goals will contribute
to the realisation of a just and equitable international economic
order which takes into account the interests and needs of mankind
as a whole and, in particular, the special interests and needs of
developing countries, whether coastal or land-locked. Desiring by
this Convention to develop the principles embodied in resolution
2749 (XXV) of 17 December 1970 in which the General Assembly of the
United Nations solemnly declared inter alia that the area of the
seabed and ocean floor and the subsoil thereof, beyond the limits
of national jurisdiction, as well as its resources, are the common
heritage of mankind, the exploration and exploitation of which
shall be carried out for the benefit of mankind as a whole,
irrespective of the geographical location of States, believing that
the codification and progressive development of the law of the sea
achieved in this convention will contribute to the strengthening of
peace, security, co-operation and friendly relations among all
nations in conformity with the principles of justice and equal
rights and will promote the economic and social advancement of all
peoples of the world, in accordance with the Purposes and
Principles of the United Nations as set forth in the Charter,
affirming that matters not regulated by this Convention continue to
be governed by the rules and principles of general international
law.
General
Imprint: |
nova science publishers
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2008 |
First published: |
December 2008 |
Authors: |
United Nations
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Dimensions: |
155 x 230 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
275 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-60692-115-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Law >
International law >
Public international law >
Law of the sea
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LSN: |
1-60692-115-0 |
Barcode: |
9781606921159 |
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