[PDF] INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL FOR THE LAW OF THE SEA TRIBUNAL INTERNATIONAL DU DROIT DE LA MER. Dolliver Nelson Le Président

What is the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea?

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea is an independent judicial body established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to adjudicate disputes arising out of the interpretation and application of the Convention.

What is the relationship between the UN and the International Tribunal?

Even so, it maintains close links with the United Nations and in 1997 the Tribunal concluded an Agreement on Cooperation and Relationship between the United Nations and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, which establishes a mechanism for cooperation between the two institutions.

Who are the members of the tribunal?

The Tribunal is composed of 21 independent members, elected from among persons enjoying the highest reputation for fairness and integrity and of recognized competence in the field of the law of the sea.

How many Chambers does the maritime tribunal have?

In addition to the Seabed Disputes Chamber (whose creation is imposed by the Convention), the Tribunal has set up four Chambers, with 5 to 9 judges: the Summary Procedure Chamber, Fisheries Disputes Chamber, Marine Environment Disputes Chamber, and the Maritime Delimitation Disputes Chamber.