The Problem of the Delimitation of Maritime Borders in Mozambique in the Context of Exploitation of Offshore Natural Resources

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.558332309013

• Palavras-chave: delimitation; maritime borders; sovereignty; natural resources.

• Keywords: delimitation; maritime borders; sovereignty; natural resources.

• Abstract:

  This article aims to analyze the main problems of the process of delimitation of maritime borders in Mozambique, and its implications in the exploitation of resources at sea. The study started from the assumption that the lack of delimitation of maritime borders constitutes a factor that makes the efficient exploitation of living and non-living resources of the sea impossible, and presents a great potential for the outbreak of disputes and conflicts between States, in the context of resource discovery natural in the undelimited sea. The research was developed under a qualitative methodological approach, of an exploratory nature based on bibliographical and documentary consultation. The study allowed us to conclude that although agreements have already been signed for the delimitation of the northern border with the Republic of Tanzania and the Comoros Islands,Thescar and the French Possessions. In the case of the border with the Republic of South Africa, important steps have already been taken, all that remains is to reach a consensus on the starting point of border measurements. Mo's main challengewambique is in the definition of the border with Madagascar and with the French Possessions, as there is still to be resolved a sovereignty dispute between them and Francewa - old metroOpole- who claims ownership of these territoriesOrivers and their sea milesígreat