368. In addition, as far as the Area is concerned, the Tribunal wishes to
observe that, as is evident from the Parties’ submissions to the Commission,
the continental shelf beyond 200 nm that is the subject of delimitation in the
present case is situated far from the Area. Accordingly, the Tribunal, by
drawing a line of delimitation, will not prejudice the rights of the international
community.
369. The Tribunal will now examine the issue of whether it should refrain in
the present case from exercising its jurisdiction to delimit the continental shelf
beyond 200 nm until such time as the outer limits of the continental shelf have
been established by each Party pursuant to article 76, paragraph 8, of the
Convention or at least until such time as the Commission has made
recommendations to each Party on its submission and each Party has had the
opportunity to consider its reaction to the recommendations