Analysis Of The International Law Of Maritime Delimitation Dispute In The Bay Of Bengal

Bay of Bengal is located in the northern part of the Indian ocean, with the Indiansubcontinent on the west, and the Indo-China Peninsula on the east. Therefore, it hasimportant geopolitical strategic significance in South Asia and even in the world. Thecase of demarcation between Bangladesh and Burma, which are related to Bay ofBengal, was the first verdict about maritime demarcation in ITLOS. Successful trial ofthis case brought significant meaning to the dispute solving in the maritimedemarcation around the world. Case of maritime demarcation in Bay of Bengalinvolved three problems among dispute countries, they are territorial waters,exclusive economic zone and continental shelf. Among them, Bangladesh and Burmabilateral disputes in maritime boundary delimitation is applicable effect, establishedprotocol of estoppel prohibited and Saint Martin Island delimitation effect; theexclusive economic zone and the continental shelf dispute within200nautical milesas the demarcation method and special considerations apply;200nautical miles offthe continental shelf dispute is the jurisdiction of the court and the principle of naturalprolongation. From the angle of the three disputes, the paper discussed and analyzedthe appeal of the countries involved and the adjudication by using relevantinternational laws and legal theory. In addition, the paper has analyzed thedemarcation dispute between China and Japan by integrating and comparing therelevant laws and principles in this case in order to provide our country with legalsupport in striving for best interest in this respect.