DanMare is a maritime law information app that provides Article 320 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) plus 9 Annexes (a total of 444 Articles) and the maritime boundaries of countries around the world (territorial waters, contiguous zones, EEZs, and continental shelves) on a single screen. It is designed for immediate use in the study, research, and practice of maritime law.
It is designed to be immediately applicable to the study, research, and practice of maritime law. ■ Key Features
▶ Search Articles of the UNCLOS Law of the Sea
- Bulk loading of original English texts covering 17 parts (320 Articles) + Annexes I–IX (Total 444 Articles)
- Quick lookup of key provisions including the Right of Innocent Passage, Contiguous Zone, EEZ, Continental Shelf, Freedom of the High Seas, and Marine Environment Protection
- Table of contents by Part/Article + Keyword search
- Switching between Korean and English text (Original Korean texts are being loaded in stages)
- Inline Expand UI — Clicking an article expands the text in place without page transitions
▶ Korean Law of the Sea
- Loading of domestic maritime laws including the Territorial Sea and Contiguous Zone Act, Exclusive Economic Zone Act, and Marine Environment Management Act
- Bulk search of Korean domestic laws via the "Republic of Korea" tab
▶ Search for Law of the Sea Case Law
- 32 cases from ITLOS (International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea) + 176 cases from ICJ (International Court of Justice) + 221 cases from PCA (Permanent Court of Arbitration) = Total 429 cases loaded Key Maritime Law Precedents on Disputes over Innocent Passage, EEZ Fisheries, and Continental Shelf Delimitation
- Cross-reference between Articles and Precedents (e.g., UNCLOS Article 17 (Innocent Passage) → Costa Rica v. Nicaragua)
▶ Interactive Map of Global Maritime Boundaries
- Displays territorial waters, contiguous zones, EEZs, and continental shelf boundaries for 62 countries worldwide
- OpenStreetMap-based global map; Polygon tab → Detailed information by country
- Click EEZ → Relevant precedents for the area automatically displayed (side panel)
- Data Source: Flanders Marine Institute Maritime Boundaries Database (CC-BY 4.0)
▶ Dokdo — Designated as Republic of Korea Territory
- Clicking on Dokdo (Liancourt Rocks) displays "Republic of Korea Territory" + 5 legal and historical grounds (Article 3 of the Constitution, Imperial Decree No. 41 of the Korean Empire, Geographical Treatise of the Annals of King Sejong, Samguk Sagi, Dokdo Sustainable Uses Act) + Official Sources 5 Types (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Northeast Asian History Foundation, National Law Information Center, etc.)
■ Useful for:
- Students and researchers studying maritime law or international law
- Those preparing for the Seafarer Examination or the Maritime and Fisheries Civil Service Examination
- General readers who want to visually understand concepts of maritime jurisdiction, such as territorial waters, EEZ, and continental shelf
- Those who want to connect cases of international disputes and maritime boundaries with legal provisions
- Personnel in charge of maritime affairs (Fisheries, Shipping, National Defense, and Diplomacy fields)
■ Data Sources
- UNCLOS Articles: UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UN Treaty Series, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Treaty Information) English Original + Phased addition of Korean Original
- Korean Domestic Law: National Law Information Center (law.go.kr)
- Maritime Law Case Law: Official data from ITLOS / ICJ / PCA
- Maritime Boundaries: Flanders Marine Institute Maritime Boundaries Database (VLIZ, CC-BY 4.0)
- Dokdo Basis: Ministry of Foreign Affairs dokdo.mofa.go.kr Northeast Asian History Foundation nahf.or.kr, National Law Information Center law.go.kr
■ Advertising Information
This is a free app and includes Google AdMob advertisements. It is provided for educational and reference purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official citations or legal purposes, please refer to the original text from the UN or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
■ Links
- Web Version: https://mare.danmap.co.kr
- Privacy Policy: https://dangamcorp.co.kr/privacy-danmare.html
- Inquiries: dangamcorp@dangamcorp.co.kr