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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

On 24 July 2026, the President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, Judge Tomas Heidar,… Read more
It is with great sadness that the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea announces the passing of Judge… Read more

At a public sitting held today, the Seabed Disputes Chamber of the Tribunal delivered its Orders on… Read more

The President of the Special Chamber, having ascertained the views of the Parties, fixes the following time… Read more

The public hearing concluded on 3 July 2026. The Seabed Disputes Chamber will now deliberate on the case. The… Read more
Seven Members of the Tribunal were elected on 18 June 2026 at the thirty-sixth Meeting of States Parties to… Read more