PNG to extend Maritime Jurisdiction with New Torres Strait baseline data

PG · 2026-05-14 · Post-Courier PNG

Papua New Guinea is set to significantly maximize its maritime jurisdiction in the Torres Strait following a comprehensive review of the nation’s sea boundaries. Speaking at the 2026 Melanesian Ocean Summit held at Apec Haus this afternoon, Mr. Nicholas Pion, Hydrography Manager for the National Maritime Safety Authority (NMSA), detailed the rigorous 20-year effort to define PNG’s archipelagic baselines. Mr. Pion highlighted the long road to international recognition, noting that while a deposit was made in 2019, it took until 2024 for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the United Nations to officially publish the data. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post PNG to extend Maritime Jurisdiction with New Torres Strait baseline data appeared first on Post Courier .

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