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The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) is an independent judicial body established by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It has jurisdiction over any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention, and over all matters specifically provided for in any other agreement which confers jurisdiction on the Tribunal. Disputes relating to the Convention may concern the delimitation of maritime zones, navigation, conservation and management of the living resources of the sea, protection and preservation of the marine environment and marine scientific research.

Members of the Tribunal / Membres du Tribunal

Judge Tomas Heidar, President of the Tribunal, welcomed Ms Leticia Reis de Carvalho, Secretary-General of the… Read more
On 16 March 2026, by Order of the President of the Tribunal, Judge Tomas Heidar, The “Zheng He” Case… Read more

We welcome applications for the 2026-2027 ITLOS-Nippon Foundation Capacity-Building and Training Programme on… Read more

On 6 February 2026, the President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, Judge Tomas Heidar,… Read more

The President, taking into account the agreement of the Parties, extends the time limit for the filing of the… Read more
Judge Tomas Heidar, President of the Tribunal, addressed the 80th session of the United General Assembly… Read more