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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.

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The M/T “Heroic Idun” (No. 2) Case (Marshall Islands/Equatorial Guinea)

The public hearing concluded on 13 October 2025. The Special Chamber will now deliberate on the case. Read more

ITLOS delegation visits the ICJ in The Hague for an exchange of views

President Heidar led a delegation of ITLOS Judges visiting the International Court of Justice in The Hague… Read more

Guidelines concerning the Preparation and Presentation of Cases

The Tribunal amends its Guidelines concerning the Preparation and Presentation of Cases Read more

The M/T “Heroic Idun” (No. 2) Case (Marshall Islands/Equatorial Guinea)

Solemn declaration to be made by Judges ad hoc on 1 October 2025 at 11 a.m. Read more

Chair of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf visits the Tribunal

President Tomas Heidar welcomed Mr Aldino Manuel dos Santos de Campos, Chair of the Commission on the Limits… Read more

ITLOS Workshop for Legal Advisers (sponsored by the Republic of Korea)

The fourth ITLOS Workshop for Legal Advisers (sponsored by the Republic of Korea) was opened on 7 September… Read more