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MARITIME DOCTRINE OF SRI LANKA
The Maritime Domain
The maritime domain is simply defined as ‘the oceans, seas, bays,
estuaries, island, coastal areas, and the airspace above these, including
the littorals.’ It is all areas and things of, on, under, relating to, adjacent
to, or bordering on a sea, ocean, or other navigable waterways, including
all maritime-related activities, infrastructure, people, cargo, and vessels
and other conveyances.
Figure 9.1 – Model of MDA
Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)
MDA is the effective understanding of anything associated with the
maritime domain that could impact the security, safety, economy, or
environment of the country. The maritime domain also contains social,
economic, political, military and legal components.
134 To Nurture a Stable Environment at Sea
