UNCLOS and Submarine Cables - Centre for International Law
UNCLOS and Submarine Cables - Centre for International Law
UNCLOS and Submarine Cables - Centre for International Law
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Permitting Process Imposes Significant<br />
Delays <strong>and</strong> Costs<br />
• Permitting conflicts <strong>and</strong> uncertainty in waters<br />
of disputed Maritime boundary<br />
– Cable Ships <strong>and</strong> Cable Owners are neutral<br />
– Repairs are open <strong>and</strong> transparent<br />
– Is there a solution <strong>for</strong> cable ships <strong>and</strong> owners to<br />
avoid being caught in the middle of competing<br />
boundary disputes?<br />
– Protocol or underst<strong>and</strong>ing that cable repair <strong>and</strong><br />
survey activities are accepted as done “without<br />
prejudice” to any coastal States’ legal claims.