Commentary on Sections Part 2: Security of Energy Supplies Chapter 6: Continental Shelf Section 103: Revocation etc of designations under Continental Shelf Act 1964
288.This section enables designations under section 1(7) of the Continental Shelf Act 1964 to be revoked, amended and re-enacted. This will provide flexibility in making arrangements about maritime boundaries with the United Kingdom's neighbours by enabling us to swap areas which have already been designated under section 1(7).