Trekantregelen

Trekantregelen, also known as the triangle rules, are a set of principles used in the field of international law, particularly in the context of maritime law and the law of the sea. These rules are derived from the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which was adopted in 1982. The trekantregelen are named after the three points of a triangle, which represent the three main principles: the territorial sea, the contiguous zone, and the exclusive economic zone.

The territorial sea is a belt of coastal waters extending from the baseline of the coast to a distance of 12 nautical miles. This zone is under the sovereignty of the coastal state, which has the right to enforce its laws and regulations within this area. The contiguous zone extends from the outer limit of the territorial sea to a distance of 24 nautical miles. This zone is also under the sovereignty of the coastal state, but it is primarily used for the purpose of customs and immigration control.

The exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is a belt of coastal waters extending from the outer limit of the contiguous zone to a distance of 200 nautical miles. This zone is under the sovereignty of the coastal state, which has the right to exploit the natural resources within this area, such as oil, gas, and minerals. The EEZ also includes the rights to explore and exploit the living resources of the sea, such as fish and other marine life.

The trekantregelen are important because they define the boundaries of the coastal state's sovereignty and the rights and responsibilities of the coastal state in relation to the sea. They also provide a framework for the resolution of disputes between coastal states and other states, such as those related to the exploitation of natural resources and the protection of the marine environment. The trekantregelen are a key component of the international legal framework for the governance of the oceans and the seas.