Thursday, January 9, 2025

Seychelles: China vs the United States




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Seychelles has several maritime boundaries and zones, including: [1]

  • Exclusive economic zone: The exclusive economic zone extends 200 nautical miles from the baselines. [1]
  • Territorial sea: The territorial sea extends 12 nautical miles from the baselines. [1, 2]
  • Maritime boundary with France: Established in 2001, this boundary separates the continental shelves and EEZs of Seychelles and France. [3]
  • Maritime boundary with Tanzania: Established in 2002, this boundary separates the continental shelves and EEZs of Seychelles and Tanzania. [3]
  • Maritime boundary with Mauritius: Established in 2008, this boundary extends 504 nautical miles through the Indian Ocean. [4]


Seychelles is located in the Western Indian Ocean, which is a vital route for global trade. The country's strategic location has attracted interest from major players in the region. Seychelles can play a role in shaping the maritime security architecture of the region by working with these major players. [5]



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[1] https://www.un.org/depts/los/LEGISLATIONANDTREATIES/PDFFILES/SYC_1999_Act2.pdf

[2] https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/1999/2/eng@2012-06-30/source

[3] https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/LIS-132.pdf

[4] https://sovereignlimits.com/boundaries/mauritius-seychelles-maritime

[5] https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/seychelles-calibrated-approach-towards-maritime-dependency


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