On 1 March 2024, China published the baselines of its territorial sea adjacent to the northern section of the Beibu Gulf. This delineation gives vessels distinct geographical reference points to comply with statutory regulations, such as reporting requirements for foreign vessels entering China’s territorial sea, as well as the disposal of oily water, sewage, and garbage within Beibu Gulf waters.
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中国政府就北部湾北部领海基线发表声明
中华人民共和国政府于3月1日就北部湾北部领海基线发表声明。声明中对该领海基线划定涉及到的基点及对应的地理坐标进行了公示，进入该领海海域的船舶应遵守中国的相关法律法规，例如对外籍船舶进入领海时需提交报告的要求，及在该领海海域处理含油污水、生活污水、船舶垃圾的相关规定等。
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