445. The Tribunal notes that as the thick layer of sedimentary rocks covers
practically the entire floor of the Bay of Bengal, including areas appertaining to
Bangladesh and Myanmar, in their submissions to the Commission, both
Parties included data indicating that their entitlement to the continental margin
extending beyond 200 nm is based to a great extent on the thickness of
sedimentary rocks pursuant to the formula contained in article 76,
paragraph 4(a)(i), of the Convention.
446. In view of uncontested scientific evidence regarding the unique nature
of the Bay of Bengal and information submitted during the proceedings, the
Tribunal is satisfied that there is a continuous and substantial layer of
sedimentary rocks extending from Myanmar’s coast to the area beyond
200 nm.