30-10-2025, 09:58 PM
Recognizing the ever increasing volume of trade within the Sovereign Sea, and recognizing the need for a Fair Economic Zone within the Sovereign Sea to ensure joint mutual, ethical, prosperity between all nations within the Sovereign Sea, the Democratic Republic of Xsampa and the Khanate of Bianjie formally agree to sign and uphold the Sovereign Sea Accords.
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Core Principles
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Sovereignty First; It is recognized that every signatory state, both present and future reserves the explicit right of sovereignty. Every member state shall hold the explicit right to retain full and total control of their own ports, territorial waters, and resources within their nations.
Fair Labour and Environmental Standards; It is recognized that all SSA signatories will uphold the values of ethical labour, and work towards limiting unethical labour practices, unethical environmental standards, and agree to the prevention of unethical exploitation of individuals.
Transparency and Accountability; It is recognized that, in the interest of harmony between all member states, both present and future, that the utmost transparency will be achieved and preserved in matters of maritime contracts, port investments, development loans, and the like.
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Institutional Framework
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Sovereign Sea Council; Every member state shall have representation and an equal vote on the Sovereign Sea Council (SSC), with chairmanship rotating every 10 years between member states.
Sovereign Trade and Development Authority; The Sovereign Trade and Development Authority will be created, and based in the Khanate of Bianjie (Bianjie) to ensure coordination of fair shipping tariffs, port access agreements, and investment monitoring.
Maritime Labour Board; The Maritime Labour Board (MLB) shall be created, and based in the Democratic Republic of Xsampa (Xsampa) to ensure ethical working conditions for fishers, sailors, and dockworkers in all signatory states.
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Economic Provisions;
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Fair Access Shipping; All member states shall pay uniform, low tariffs when docking in SSA signatory ports. Tariffs shall only be uniform and low for SSA members states, and all members reserve the right to apply tariffs however they see fit to non SSA members.
Joint Logistics Corridors; To prevent dependence on members and ensure prosperity is shared with almost member states, all member states shall contribute towards joint logistics in the form of integrated maritime and land corridors.
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Security Provisions
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Joint Maritime Security; All member states shall coordinate Navy's and coordinate officers to ensure adequate means to combat piracy, illegal smuggling and illegal fishing within the Sovereign Sea.
Dispute Resolution Tribunal; Should the Sovereign Sea Council (SSC) deem the formation of the Dispute Resolution Tribunal (DRT) to be necessary, then the Dispute Resolution Tribunal will form to mediate disputes between member states.
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Recognizing these provisions, the Democratic Republic of Xsampa and the Khanate of Bianjie, and future member states shall agree to sign the Sovereign Sea Accords and uphold the values of fair and ethical trade.
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Core Principles
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Sovereignty First; It is recognized that every signatory state, both present and future reserves the explicit right of sovereignty. Every member state shall hold the explicit right to retain full and total control of their own ports, territorial waters, and resources within their nations.
Fair Labour and Environmental Standards; It is recognized that all SSA signatories will uphold the values of ethical labour, and work towards limiting unethical labour practices, unethical environmental standards, and agree to the prevention of unethical exploitation of individuals.
Transparency and Accountability; It is recognized that, in the interest of harmony between all member states, both present and future, that the utmost transparency will be achieved and preserved in matters of maritime contracts, port investments, development loans, and the like.
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Institutional Framework
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Sovereign Sea Council; Every member state shall have representation and an equal vote on the Sovereign Sea Council (SSC), with chairmanship rotating every 10 years between member states.
Sovereign Trade and Development Authority; The Sovereign Trade and Development Authority will be created, and based in the Khanate of Bianjie (Bianjie) to ensure coordination of fair shipping tariffs, port access agreements, and investment monitoring.
Maritime Labour Board; The Maritime Labour Board (MLB) shall be created, and based in the Democratic Republic of Xsampa (Xsampa) to ensure ethical working conditions for fishers, sailors, and dockworkers in all signatory states.
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Economic Provisions;
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Fair Access Shipping; All member states shall pay uniform, low tariffs when docking in SSA signatory ports. Tariffs shall only be uniform and low for SSA members states, and all members reserve the right to apply tariffs however they see fit to non SSA members.
Joint Logistics Corridors; To prevent dependence on members and ensure prosperity is shared with almost member states, all member states shall contribute towards joint logistics in the form of integrated maritime and land corridors.
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Security Provisions
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Joint Maritime Security; All member states shall coordinate Navy's and coordinate officers to ensure adequate means to combat piracy, illegal smuggling and illegal fishing within the Sovereign Sea.
Dispute Resolution Tribunal; Should the Sovereign Sea Council (SSC) deem the formation of the Dispute Resolution Tribunal (DRT) to be necessary, then the Dispute Resolution Tribunal will form to mediate disputes between member states.
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Recognizing these provisions, the Democratic Republic of Xsampa and the Khanate of Bianjie, and future member states shall agree to sign the Sovereign Sea Accords and uphold the values of fair and ethical trade.
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