In addition to enacting legislation to come into compliance with UNCLOS, several economies have also established additional measures directed toward submarine cable protection.
For example, Chinese Taipei has undertaken efforts to: (1) prohibit ships to enter or anchor in certain areas (protection zones); (2) monitor or supervise cable operation; (3) set up allocation procedures to secure the availability and most efficient distribution of repair vessels; (4) monitor or supervise cable repair processes; and (5) regulate and optimize rerouting patterns in case of cable disruptions. In the Republic of Korea, the Korea Communications Commission is
considering designating a submarine cable zone upon receipt of an application. New Zealand has established cable protection zones mandating the prohibition of activities in areas around submarine cables, such as fishing and anchoring, to mitigate potential damage. In Singapore, designated landing sites and sea corridors for the landing of submarine cables have been safeguarded. Moreover, the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) of Singapore provides
guidance to interested parties and facilitates the process of applying for the necessary permits from various authorities.