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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.

By an Order dated today, the President of the Tribunal, Judge Maurice K. Kamga, fixed 10 and 11 November 2026… Read more
On 13 October 2026, Argentina submitted a request to the Tribunal for the prescription of provisional measures… Read more

On 2 October 2026, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea reconstituted its chambers during its… Read more

The members of the Tribunal today elected Judge Maurice K. Kamga (Cameroon) as President and Judge Frida María… Read more

Five judges were sworn in as members of the Tribunal at a public sitting held this morning. Ms Sylvia Ama… Read more
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea held a commemorative ceremony on 25 September 2026 to mark… Read more