RECENT LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS ON DEEP SEABED MANAGEMENT AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH INDONESIA

Abstract

The latest legal developments in deep-seabed management are stipulated in the provisions of the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention. Chapter XI of the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention specifically regulates the authority of the State for the use and utilization of a wealth of mineral resources of economic value over a deep seabed outside its jurisdiction. The authority is tangible in the management of deep-seabed activities in conducting prospecting, exploration, and exploitation aimed at the benefit of mankind based on the common heritage of mankind. This activity is regulated by the International Seabed Authority as an authority body that functions to control such activities under the rules and procedures provided as part of the obligations of the parties in maintaining the protection and preservation of the deep seabed environment after carrying out mining in the international seabed area. The participation of countries in the world, one by one has shown its encouragement to conduct deep-seabed mining activities because it knows the benefits for humans in the future. No exception with Indonesia itself that has seen the great potential for deep seabed management, but Indonesia has not also participated in the management of deep seabed in the international seabed area. Whereas Indonesia has supported this authority in its national policy based on Article 33 paragraph (3) of the 1945 Constitution with the mechanism of legislation in its implementation.