Abstract:
"The main of this article was to critically examine the
common heritage of mankind in the law of the sea. The preceding
examination has revealed several issues that need further clarification.
The common heritage is in most potent from in its law of the sea
context and thus it an important area to consider for future
development. While there are doubts about the potential of the
concept of common heritage of mankind, it is believed that the law of
the sea is currently the only regime where it has any practical effect.
An additional feature supporting the view that the common heritage of
mankind is at its strongest in the law of the sea is that fact that an
international organisation has been established to administer the
seabed. As noted above, it has clearly defined power structure as well
as being endowed with a legal personality. Accordingly, it can be
argued that there is some potential for a viable and enforceable
concept of common heritage of mankind, at least in law of the sea
context."
