大陆架外部边界规则研究

Regulations on the continental shelf limits

从大陆架外部边界规则的定义入手,通过对其中重要概念的释义,并结合相关国家的具体实践,全面阐述大陆架外部边界规则的具体内涵。认为现有规则十分详尽而系统,为沿海国划定自己大陆架的外部边界提供了一个很好的指引;如果沿海国要在具体适用大陆架外部边界规则的过程中最大化自己的大陆架范围,应该充分了解这些条款背后的地质地理学的概念,明确公约中提到的不同界线的位置,经过比较最终划定自己大陆架的外部边界。

Based on the definition of the continental shelf, this article explores the geologic conception in the provisions and considers the practices of some states. It comes to the conclusion that the regulations of the continental shelf limits are very clear and can serve as systemic guide for coastal states. In order to maximize the continental shelf limits, coastal states should deeply study the regulations to understand the key geologic and geomorphologic concepts in the provisions and compare the different lines mentioned on the provisions.