(1) All questions and disputes of a civil nature concerning or arising out of acts or omissions which occur within the limits of the continental shelf or the exclusive economic zone in connection with—
(a) the exploration for or exploitation of resources;
(b) the conduct of any research or survey activities;
(c) the establishment, construction, operation or use of any artificial islands, installation or structure;
(d) the laying of cables or pipelines; or
(e) the production of energy from the waters, currents or winds,
may be dealt with by a court of competent jurisdiction.
(2) Subsection (1) shall not affect the validity of any agreement to submit a dispute to arbitration by any person outside Saint Lucia.
(3) The jurisdiction conferred by this section is in addition to and not in derogation of any other jurisdiction exercisable by a court in Saint Lucia.