>> Case concerning the detention of three Ukrainian naval vessels (Ukraine v. Russian Federation), Provisional Measures
Ukraine seeks provisional measures in a dispute with Russia concerning the detention of three naval vessels and their crews
17 April 2019
On 16 April 2019, Ukraine submitted a request to the Tribunal for the prescription of provisional measures under article 290, paragraph 5, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (“the Convention”) in a dispute between Ukraine and the Russian Federation concerning “the immunity of three Ukrainian naval vessels and the twenty-four servicemen on board”.
>> The M/V "Norstar" Case (Panama v. Italy)
Today, 10 April 2019, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea delivered its Judgment in The M/V “Norstar” Case (Panama v. Italy).
In its Judgment, the Tribunal finds that Italy violated article 87, paragraph 1, of the Convention, that article 87, paragraph 2, of the Convention is not applicable in the case, and that Italy did not violate article 300 of the Convention. The Tribunal awards Panama compensation for the loss of the M/V “Norstar” in the amount of US$ 285,000 with interest.
First Mayor of Hamburg visits Tribunal
19 March 2019
President Paik welcomed the First Mayor of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Dr Peter Tschentscher, to the Tribunal today. After the signing of the guest book, the First Mayor met with the Judges of the Tribunal.
The Tribunal welcomes applications for the ITLOS-Nippon Foundation Capacity-Building and Training Programme
18 March 2019
The thirteenth ITLOS-Nippon Foundation Capacity-Building and Training Programme on Dispute Settlement under UNCLOS will begin in July 2019 and is now open for applications. The deadline for applications is 25 April 2019.
The Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan visits the Tribunal
13 March 2019
The Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Mr Kenji Yamada, visited the Tribunal today and paid a courtesy call on President Paik, discussing inter alia the importance of the capacity building programmes held at the Tribunal. After a guided tour of the facilities, Mr Yamada met with the fellows currently participating in the ITLOS-Nippon Foundation Capacity-Building and Training Programme on Dispute Settlement under UNCLOS. During his discussion with the fellows, Mr Yamada emphasised the significant role that younger generations must play in supporting the rule of law and in the protection of the marine environment.
President Paik pays courtesy call on the Federal Foreign Minister, Mr Heiko Maas
Berlin, 5 March 2019
Judge Jin-Hyun Paik, President of the Tribunal, paid a courtesy call on the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, Mr Heiko Maas, at his offices in Berlin on 5 March 2019. The Minister and the President exchanged views on various matters, including peaceful settlement of maritime disputes around the world and strengthening the cooperation between the Tribunal and the German Government. President Paik expressed his special thanks for the strong support of the German Government to the work of the Tribunal.
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President Paik meets Mr Taro Kono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, during his visit to Japan
President Paik met with Foreign Minister Taro Kono on 14 February 2019 in Tokyo and discussed the importance of the Tribunal for the maintenance of the rule of law, the growing significance of the law of the sea and the importance of encouraging younger generations’ interest in maritime issues. On 13 February 2019, President Paik met Mr Kenji Yamada, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, with whom he discussed the importance of capacity building in this area of international law and reiterated the Tribunal’s gratitude for the assistance provided by the Nippon Foundation for capacity building at the Tribunal. During his visit to Japan, President Paik gave a lecture on 14 February 2019 at the Ocean Policy Research Institute on the “Contribution of ITLOS to the rule of Law”, co-hosted by the Institute and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan within the frame of the lecture series 'Ocean Forum'.
>> IFLOS Summer Academy 2019
The International Foundation for the Law of the Sea will hold its thirteenth Summer Academy, ‘Promoting Ocean Governance and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes’, at the seat of the Tribunal in Hamburg from 21 July to 16 August 2019.
The Summer Academy is a four-week course devoted to both international law of the sea and maritime law. Lecturers are judges of the Tribunal, professors, practitioners and professionals from the law of the sea and maritime fields. The course is open to highly-qualified graduates, government representatives and lawyers.
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President Paik addresses the United Nations General Assembly
11 December 2018
President Paik spoke on Agenda item 78 (a) at the plenary of the seventy-third session of the United Nations General Assembly.
A webcast of the statement may be viewed on UN Web TV. Go to General Assembly 73rd Session - 50th meeting (continued) at 32:00.
Amendment to the Rules of the Tribunal
25 September 2018
On 25 September 2018, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea amended article 60, paragraph 2, and article 61, paragraph 3, of the Rules of the Tribunal, relating to the adoption by the Tribunal of a decision authorizing a second round of written pleadings.
Mr Miguel de Serpa Soares, United Nations Legal Counsel, visits the Tribunal
19 September 2018
President Paik welcomed Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs and Legal Counsel of the United Nations, Mr Miguel de Serpa Soares, to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea on 18 September 2018.
President Paik reports to the Meeting of States Parties
11 June 2018
On 11 June 2018, Judge Jin-Hyun Paik, President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, presented the Tribunal’s annual report for 2017 to the 28th Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The Tribunal will participate in Hamburg's 'Long Night of the Consulates' on 15 May 2018
8 May 2018
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea will participate in the 'Long Night of the Consulates' on Tuesday, 15 May 2018. On that day, the general public will have the opportunity to visit the headquarters building in Hamburg (Nienstedten) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and learn about the work of the Tribunal.
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ITLOS Regional Workshop
4 May 2018
The Tribunal held its 13th regional workshop on “The role of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in the settlement of disputes relating to the law of the sea” on the Island of São Vicente, Cabo Verde on 2 and 3 May 2018. President Paik and Mr José Gonçalves, Minister of Maritime Economy of Cabo Verde, gave a statement at the opening ceremony. Presentations on the dispute settlement mechanism established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea were given by the President, Judges Jesus and Bouguetaia and Registrar Gautier. The workshop was attended by representatives of nine States (Angola, Benin, Cabo Verde, Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d‘Ivoire, Guinea (Republic of), São Tome and Principe, Senegal, and Togo) and of the Sub-Regional Fisheries Commission.
Publications
The Contribution of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to the Rule of Law: 1996–2016
On the occasion of its 20th Anniversary, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea held a one-and-a-half day international symposium at the premises of the Tribunal on 5 and 6 October 2016, on the theme “The contribution of the Tribunal to the Rule of Law”.
The aim of the symposium was to highlight the role played by the Tribunal over the last 20 years in the system for the peaceful settlement of law of the sea related disputes, set out in Part XV of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Approximately 180 international guest attended the symposium, which was designed for academics and legal practitioners. The symposium was organized with the financial support of the Government of Japan. This publication reproduces the statements presented during the symposium, in the order in which they were delivered and in their original language.
The question and answer sessions have not been transcribed for this volume.
This volume was financed by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany.
ISBN 978-90-04-34426-6
ISBN (e-book) 978-90-04-35683-2
Digest of Jurisprudence
The Digest of Jurisprudence of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, which makes available to academics, practitioners and students summaries of cases brought before the Tribunal as well as excerpts from the Tribunal’s decisions, is now available here.
Capacity Building
>> ITLOS-Nippon Programme
In cooperation with the Nippon Foundation, the Tribunal runs an annual capacity-building and training programme on dispute settlement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
The full-time programme, which runs for nine months and begins in July each year, takes place at the seat of the Tribunal in Hamburg, Germany.
The programme is aimed at junior to mid-level government officials and researchers currently working on issues related to the law of the sea or dispute settlement. It provides participants with a unique opportunity to develop their legal skills and deepen their practical knowledge of dispute settlement in the law of the sea under UNCLOS.
>> Internship Programme
Approximately twenty internships are available each year for students of law, international relations, public relations, political science, library science and translation. The programme is designed to give participants the opportunity to gain an understanding of the work and functions of the Tribunal and to enable the Tribunal and its members to benefit from the assistance of persons with relevant knowledge and skills in areas within the scope of activities of the Tribunal.
The next available internships are from October to December 2019.
Application deadline: 30 June 2019.
>> IFLOS Summer Academy 2019
The International Foundation for the Law of the Sea will hold its thirteenth Summer Academy, ‘Promoting Ocean Governance and Peaceful Settlement of Disputes’, at the seat of the Tribunal in Hamburg from 21 July to 16 August 2019.
