Recognizing the use of artificial islands for various purposes, such as tourism, transport and energy production,
Concerned that without proper regulation, artificial islands may cause incompatible claims on marine resources between countries, leading to conflict,
Believing that artificial islands should be constructed in full compliance with international maritime law,
The General Assembly:
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Defines :
1a. an “artificial island,” for the purposes of this resolution, as new dry land in a nation’s territory permanently affixed to the seabed from a body of water, that is not naturally formed, -
Asserts that these artificial islands, when constructed, should not interfere with international shipping routes nor sea lines essential for navigation,
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Declares that any artificial island cannot solely claim jurisdiction over their surrounding waters,
3.1. In cases where any member nations have disagreement on the influence of artificial islands upon these boundaries, authorizes the World Assembly Nautical Commission(WANC) to provide arbitration in these disputes, unless those nations freely decide on an alternative agreement.