| ID | 181404 |
| Title Proper | Artificial Construction and Modification of Maritime Features |
| Other Title Information | Piling Pelion on Ossa |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Lewis, Reece |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Coastal states create and modify maritime features. The law of the sea recognizes the existence of artificial islands, installations, and structures. It also defines islands and low-tide elevations as “naturally formed” areas of land. Thus far, however, these concepts have been ambiguously interpreted and applied. This article puts forward a clearer approach. It reemphasizes some of the fundamental principles of international law by demonstrating that a feature’s capability of sovereign appropriation should determine its legal treatment. |
| `In' analytical Note | Ocean Development and International Law Vol. 52, No.3; Apr-Sep 2021: p.239-259 |
| Journal Source | Ocean Development and International Law Vol: 52 No 3 |
| Key Words | Territory ; Sovereignty ; Islands ; Artificial Islands ; Maritime Zones |