370. The Tribunal wishes to point out that the absence of established outer
limits of a maritime zone does not preclude delimitation of that zone. Lack of
agreement on baselines has not been considered an impediment to the
delimitation of the territorial sea or the exclusive economic zone
notwithstanding the fact that disputes regarding baselines affect the precise
seaward limits of these maritime areas. However, in such cases the question
of the entitlement to maritime areas of the parties concerned did not arise.
371. The Tribunal must therefore consider whether it is appropriate to
proceed with the delimitation of the continental shelf beyond 200 nm given the
role of the Commission as provided for in article 76, paragraph 8, of the
Convention and article 3, paragraph 1, of Annex II to the Convention.