UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE LAW OF THE SEA
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREAMBLE
PART I. INTRODUCTION
- Article 1. Use of terms and scope
PART II. TERRITORIAL SEA AND
CONTIGUOUS ZONE
SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article 2. Legal status of the territorial sea, of
the air space over the territorial sea and of its bed and subsoil
SECTION 2. LIMITS OF THE TERRITORIAL SEA
- Article 3. Breadth of the territorial sea
- Article 4. Outer limit of the territorial sea
- Article 5. Normal baseline
- Article 6. Reefs
- Article 7. Straight baselines
- Article 8. Internal waters
- Article 9. Mouths of rivers
- Article 10. Bays
- Article 11. Ports
- Article 12. Roadsteads
- Article 13. Low-tide elevations
- Article 14. Combination of methods for determining
baselines
- Article 15. Delimitation of the territorial sea
between States with opposite or adjacent coasts
- Article 16. Charts and lists of geographical
coordinates
SECTION 3. INNOCENT PASSAGE IN THE TERRITORIAL SEA
SUBSECTION A. RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL SHIPS
- Article 17. Right of innocent passage
- Article 18. Meaning of passage
- Article 19. Meaning of innocent passage
- Article 20. Submarines and other underwater
vehicles
- Article 21. Laws and regulations of the
coastal State relating to innocent passage
- Article 22. Sea lanes and traffic separation
schemes in the territorial sea
- Article 23. Foreign nuclear-powered ships and
ships carrying nuclear or other inherently dangerous or
noxious substances
- Article 24. Duties of the coastal State
- Article 25. Rights of protection of the
coastal State
- Article 26. Charges which may be levied upon
foreign ships
SUBSECTION B. RULES APPLICABLE TO MERCHANT
SHIPS AND GOVERNMENT SHIPS OPERATED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
- Article 27. Criminal jurisdiction on board a
foreign ship
- Article 28. Civil jurisdiction in relation to
foreign ships
SUBSECTION C. RULES APPLICABLE TO WARSHIPS AND
OTHER GOVERNMENT SHIPS OPERATED FOR NON-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
- Article 29. Definition of warships
- Article 30. Non-compliance by warships with
the laws and regulations of the coastal State
- Article 31. Responsibility of the flag State
for damage caused by a warship or other government ship
operated for non-commercial purposes
- Article 32. Immunities of warships and other
government ships operated for non-commercial purposes
SECTION 4. CONTIGUOUS ZONE
- Article 33. Contiguous zone
PART III. STRAITS USED FOR INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION
SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 34. Legal status of waters forming straits
used for international navigation
Article 35. Scope of this Part
Article 36. High seas routes or routes through
exclusive economic zones through straits used for international
navigation
SECTION 2. TRANSIT PASSAGE
- Article 37. Scope of this section
- Article 38. Right of transit passage
- Article 39. Duties of ships and aircraft during
transit passage
- Article 40. Research and survey activities
- Article 41. Sea lanes and traffic separation
schemes in straits used for international navigation
- Article 42. Laws and regulations of States
bordering straits relating to transit passage
- Article 43. Navigational and safety aids and other
improvements and the prevention, reduction and control of
pollution
- Article 44. Duties of States bordering straits
SECTION 3. INNOCENT PASSAGE
Article 45. Innocent passage
PART IV. ARCHIPELAGIC STATES
- Article 46. Use of terms
- Article 47. Archipelagic baselines
- Article 48. Measurement of the breadth of the
territorial sea, the contiguous zone, the exclusive economic zone
and the continental shelf
- Article 49. Legal status of archipelagic waters, of
the air space over archipelagic waters and of their bed and
subsoil
- Article 50. Delimitation of internal waters
- Article 51. Existing agreements, traditional
fishing rights and existing submarine cables
- Article 52. Right of innocent passage
- Article 53. Right of archipelagic sea lanes passage
- Article 54. Duties of ships and aircraft during
their passage, research and survey activities, duties of the
archipelagic State and laws and regulations of the archipelagic
State relating to archipelagic sea lanes passage
PART V. EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE
- Article 55. Specific legal regime of the exclusive
economic zone
- Article 56. Rights, jurisdiction and duties of the
coastal State in the exclusive economic zone
- Article 57. Breadth of the exclusive economic zone
- Article 58. Rights and duties of other States in
the exclusive economic zone
- Article 59. Basis for the resolution of conflicts
regarding the attribution of rights and jurisdiction in the
exclusive economic zone
- Article 60. Artificial islands, installations and
structures in the exclusive economic zone
- Article 61. Conservation of the living resources
- Article 62. Utilization of the living resources
- Article 63. Stocks occurring within the exclusive
economic zones of two or more coastal States or both within
the exclusive economic zone and in an area beyond and
adjacent to it
- Article 64. Highly migratory species
- Article 65. Marine mammals
- Article 66. Anadromous stocks
- Article 67. Catadromous species
- Article 68. Sedentary species
- Article 69. Right of land-locked States
- Article 70. Right of geographically disadvantaged
States
- Article 71. Non-applicability of articles 69
and 70
- Article 72. Restrictions on transfer of rights
- Article 73. Enforcement of laws and regulations of
the coastal State
- Article 74. Delimitation of the exclusive economic
zone between States with opposite or adjacent coasts
- Article 75. Charts and lists of geographical
coordinates
PART VI. CONTINENTAL SHELF
- Article 76. Definition of the continental shelf
- Article 77. Rights of the coastal State over the
continental shelf.
- Article 78. Legal status of the superjacent waters
and air space and the rights and freedoms of other States
- Article 79. Submarine cables and pipelines on the
continental shelf
- Article 80. Artificial islands, installations and
structures on the continental shelf
- Article 81. Drilling on the continental shelf
- Article 82. Payments and contributions with respect
to the exploitation of the continental shelf beyond
200 nautical miles
- Article 83. Delimitation of the continental shelf
between States with opposite or adjacent coasts
- Article 84. Charts and lists of geographical
coordinates
- Article 85. Tunnelling
PART VII. HIGH SEAS
SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article 86. Application of the provisions of this
Part
- Article 87. Freedom of the high seas
- Article 88. Reservation of the high seas for
peaceful
- purposes
- Article 89. Invalidity of claims of sovereignty
over the high seas
- Article 90. Right of navigation
- Article 91. Nationality of ships
- Article 92. Status of ships
- Article 93. Ships flying the flag of the United
Nations, its specialized agencies and the International Atomic
Energy Agency
- Article 94. Duties of the flag State
- Article 95. Immunity of warships on the high seas
- Article 96. Immunity of ships used only on
government non-commercial service
- Article 97. Penal jurisdiction in matters of
collision or any other incident of navigation
- Article 98. Duty to render assistance
- Article 99. Prohibition of the transport of slaves
- Article 100. Duty to cooperate in the repression of
piracy
- Article 101. Definition of piracy
- Article 102. Piracy by a warship, government ship
or government aircraft whose crew has mutinied
- Article 103. Definition of a pirate ship or
aircraft
- Article 104. Retention or loss of the nationality
of a pirate ship or aircraft
- Article 105. Seizure of a pirate ship or aircraft
- Article 106. Liability for seizure without adequate
grounds
- Article 107. Ships and aircraft which are entitled
to seize on account of piracy
- Article 108. Illicit traffic in narcotic drugs or
psychotropic substances
- Article 109. Unauthorized broadcasting from the
high seas
- Article 110. Right of visit
- Article 111. Right of hot pursuit
- Article 112. Right to lay submarine cables and
pipelines
- Article 113. Breaking or injury of a submarine
cable or pipeline
- Article 114. Breaking or injury by owners of a
submarine cable or pipeline of another submarine cable or
pipeline
- Article 115. Indemnity for loss incurred in
avoiding injury to a submarine cable or pipeline
SECTION 2. CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE LIVING
RESOURCES OF THE HIGH SEAS
- Article 116. Right to fish on the high seas
- Article 117. Duty of States to adopt with respect
to their nationals measures for the conservation of the living
resources of the high seas
- Article 118. Cooperation of States in the
conservation and management of living resources
- Article 119. Conservation of the living resources
of the high seas
- Article 120. Marine mammals
PART VIII. REGIME OF ISLANDS
- Article 121. Regime of islands
PART IX. ENCLOSED OR SEMI-ENCLOSED SEAS
- Article 122. Definition
- Article 123. Cooperation of States bordering
enclosed or semi-enclosed seas
PART X. RIGHT OF ACCESS OF LAND-LOCKED STATES TO AND FROM
THE SEA AND FREEDOM OF TRANSIT
- Article 124. Use of terms
- Article 125. Right of access to and from the sea
and freedom of transit
- Article 126. Exclusion of application of the most-favoured-nation
clause
- Article 127. Customs duties, taxes and other
charges
- Article 128. Free zones and other customs
facilities
- Article 129. Cooperation in the construction and
improvement of means of transport
- Article 130. Measures to avoid or eliminate delays
or other difficulties of a technical nature in traffic in transit
- Article 131. Equal treatment in maritime ports
- Article 132. Grant of greater transit facilities
PART XI. THE AREA
SECTION l. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article 133. Use of terms
- Article 134. Scope of this Part
- Article 135. Legal status of the superjacent waters
and air space
SECTION 2. PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE AREA
Article 136. Common heritage of mankind
Article 137. Legal status of the Area and its
resources
Article 138. General conduct of States in relation
to the Area
Article 139. Responsibility to ensure compliance
and liability for damage
Article 140. Benefit of mankind
Article 141. Use of the Area exclusively for
peaceful purposes
Article 142. Rights and legitimate interests of
coastal States
Article 143. Marine scientific research
Article 144. Transfer of technology
Article 145. Protection of the marine environment
Article 146. Protection of human life
Article 147. Accommodation of activities in the
Area and in the marine environment
Article 148. Participation of developing States in
activities in the Area
Article 149. Archaeological and historical objects
SECTION 3. DEVELOPMENT OF RESOURCES OF THE AREA
Article 150. Policies relating to activities in the
Area
Article 151. Production policies
Article 152. Exercise of powers and functions by
the Authority
Article 153. System of exploration and exploitation
Article 154. Periodic review
Article 155. The Review Conference
SECTION 4. THE AUTHORITY
SUBSECTION A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article 156. Establishment of the Authority
- Article 157. Nature and fundamental principles
of the Authority
- Article 158. Organs of the Authority
SUBSECTION B. THE ASSEMBLY
- Article 159. Composition, procedure and voting
- Article 160. Powers and functions
SUBSECTION C. THE COUNCIL
- Article 161. Composition, procedure and voting
- Article 162. Powers and functions
- Article 163. Organs of the Council
- Article 164. The Economic Planning Commission
- Article 165. The Legal and Technical
Commission
SUBSECTION D. THE SECRETARIAT
- Article 166. The Secretariat
- Article 167. The staff of the Authority
- Article 168. International character of the
Secretariat
- Article 169. Consultation and cooperation with
international and non-governmental organizations
SUBSECTION E. THE ENTERPRISE
- Article 170. The Enterprise
SUBSECTION F. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS OF THE
AUTHORITY
- Article 171. Funds of the Authority
- Article 172. Annual budget of the Authority
- Article 173. Expenses of the Authority
- Article 174. Borrowing power of the Authority
- Article 175. Annual audit
SUBSECTION G. LEGAL STATUS, PRIVILEGES AND
IMMUNITIES
- Article 176. Legal status
- Article 177. Privileges and immunities
- Article 178. Immunity from legal process
- Article 179. Immunity from search and any form
of seizure
- Article 180. Exemption from restrictions,
regulations, controls and moratoria
- Article 181. Archives and official
communications of the Authority
- Article 182. Privileges and immunities of
certain persons connected with the Authority
- Article 183. Exemption from taxes and customs
duties
SUBSECTION H. SUSPENSION OF THE EXERCISE OF
RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERS
- Article 184. Suspension of the exercise of
voting rights
- Article 185. Suspension of exercise of rights
and privileges of membership
SECTION 5. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES AND ADVISORY
OPINIONS
- Article 186. Seabed Disputes Chamber of the
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
- Article 187. Jurisdiction of the Seabed Disputes
Chamber
- Article 188. Submission of disputes to a special
chamber of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea or
an ad hoc chamber of the Seabed Disputes Chamber or to
binding commercial arbitration
- Article 189. Limitation on jurisdiction with regard
to decisions of the Authority
- Article 190. Participation and appearance of
sponsoring States Parties in proceedings
- Article 191. Advisory opinions
PART XII. PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE MARINE
ENVIRONMENT
SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 192. General obligation
Article 193. Sovereign right of States to exploit
their natural resources
Article 194. Measures to prevent, reduce and
control pollution of the marine environment
Article 195. Duty not to transfer damage or hazards
or transform one type of pollution into another
Article 196. Use of technologies or introduction of
alien or new species
SECTION 2. GLOBAL AND REGIONAL COOPERATION
- Article 197. Cooperation on a global or regional
basis
- Article 198. Notification of imminent or actual
damage
- Article 199. Contingency plans against pollution
- Article 200. Studies, research programmes and
exchange of information and data
- Article 201. Scientific criteria for regulations
SECTION 3. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
- Article 202. Scientific and technical assistance to
developing States
- Article 203. Preferential treatment for developing
States
SECTION 4. MONITORING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Article 204. Monitoring of the risks or effects of
pollution
Article 205. Publication of reports
Article 206. Assessment of potential effects of
activities
SECTION 5. INTERNATIONAL RULES AND NATIONAL
LEGISLATION TO PREVENT, REDUCE AND CONTROL POLLUTION OF THE MARINE
ENVIRONMENT
Article 207. Pollution from land-based sources
Article 208. Pollution from seabed activities
subject to national jurisdiction
Article 209. Pollution from activities in the Area
Article 210. Pollution by dumping
Article 211. Pollution from vessels
Article 212. Pollution from or through the
atmosphere
SECTION 6. ENFORCEMENT
Article 213. Enforcement with respect to pollution
from land-based sources
Article 214. Enforcement with respect to pollution
from seabed activities
Article 215. Enforcement with respect to pollution
from activities in the Area
Article 216. Enforcement with respect to pollution
by dumping
Article 217. Enforcement by flag States
Article 218. Enforcement by port States
Article 219. Measures relating to seaworthiness of
vessels to avoid pollution
Article 220. Enforcement by coastal States
Article 221. Measures to avoid pollution arising
from maritime casualties
Article 222. Enforcement with respect to pollution
from or through the atmosphere
SECTION 7. SAFEGUARDS
Article 223. Measures to facilitate proceedings
Article 224. Exercise of powers of enforcement
Article 225. Duty to avoid adverse consequences in
the exercise of the powers of enforcement.
Article 226. Investigation of foreign vessels
Article 227. Non-discrimination with respect to
foreign vessels
Article 228. Suspension and restrictions on
institution of proceedings
Article 229. Institution of civil proceedings
Article 230. Monetary penalties and the observance
of recognized rights of the accused
Article 231. Notification to the flag State and
other States concerned
Article 232. Liability of States arising from
enforcement measures
Article 233. Safeguards with respect to straits
used for international navigation
SECTION 8. ICE-COVERED AREAS
Article 234. Ice-covered areas
SECTION 9. RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY
Article 235. Responsibility and liability
SECTION 10. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
Article 236. Sovereign immunity
SECTION 11. OBLIGATIONS UNDER OTHER CONVENTIONS ON
THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
Article 237. Obligations under other conventions on
the protection and preservation of the marine environment.
PART XIII. MARINE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 238. Right to conduct marine scientific
research
Article 239. Promotion of marine scientific
research
Article 240. General principles for the conduct of
marine scientific research
Article 241. Non-recognition of marine scientific
research activities as the legal basis for claims
SECTION 2. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Article 242. Promotion of international cooperation
Article 243. Creation of favourable conditions
Article 244. Publication and dissemination of
information and knowledge
SECTION 3. CONDUCT AND PROMOTION OF MARINE
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Article 245. Marine scientific research in the
territorial sea
Article 246. Marine scientific research in the
exclusive economic zone and on the continental shelf
Article 247. Marine scientific research projects
undertaken by or under the auspices of international
organizations
Article 248. Duty to provide information to the
coastal State
Article 249. Duty to comply with certain conditions
Article 250. Communications concerning marine
scientific research projects
Article 251. General criteria and guidelines
Article 252. Implied consent
Article 253. Suspension or cessation of marine
scientific research activities
Article 254. Rights of neighbouring land-locked and
geographically disadvantaged States
Article 255. Measures to facilitate marine
scientific research and assist research vessels
Article 256. Marine scientific research in the Area
Article 257. Marine scientific research in the
water column beyond the exclusive economic zone
SECTION 4. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INSTALLATIONS OR
EQUIPMENT IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
Article 258. Deployment and use
Article 259. Legal status
Article 260. Safety zones
Article 261. Non-interference with shipping routes
Article 262. Identification markings and warning
signals
SECTION 5. RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY
Article 263. Responsibility and liability
SECTION 6. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES AND INTERIM
MEASURES
Article 264. Settlement of disputes
Article 265. Interim measures
PART XIV. DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFER OF MARINE TECHNOLOGY
SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 266. Promotion of the development and
transfer of marine technology
Article 267. Protection of legitimate interests
Article 268. Basic objectives
Article 269. Measures to achieve the basic
objectives
SECTION 2. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Article 270. Ways and means of international
cooperation
Article 271. Guidelines, criteria and standards
Article 272. Coordination of international
programmes
Article 273. Cooperation with international
organizations and the Authority
Article 274. Objectives of the Authority
SECTION 3. NATIONAL AND REGIONAL MARINE SCIENTIFIC
AND TECHNOLOGICAL CENTRES
- Article 275. Establishment of national centres.
- Article 276. Establishment of regional centres
- Article 277. Functions of regional centres
SECTION 4. COOPERATION AMONG INTERNATIONAL
ORGANIZATIONS
Article 278. Cooperation among international
organizations
PART XV. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 279. Obligation to settle disputes by
peaceful means
Article 280. Settlement of disputes by any peaceful
means chosen by the parties
Article 281. Procedure where no settlement has been
reached by the parties
Article 282. Obligations under general, regional or
bilateral agreements
Article 283. Obligation to exchange views
Article 284. Conciliation
Article 285. Application of this section to
disputes submitted pursuant to Part XI
SECTION 2. COMPULSORY PROCEDURES ENTAILING BINDING
DECISIONS
Article 286. Application of procedures under this
section
Article 287. Choice of procedure
Article 288. Jurisdiction
Article 289. Experts
Article 290. Provisional measures
Article 291. Access
Article 292. Prompt release of vessels and crews
Article 293. Applicable law
Article 294. Preliminary proceedings
Article 295. Exhaustion of local remedies
Article 296. Finality and binding force of
decisions
SECTION 3. LIMITATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS TO
APPLICABILITY OF SECTION 2
Article 297. Limitations on applicability of
section 2
Article 298. Optional exceptions to applicability
of section 2
Article 299. Right of the parties to agree upon a
procedure
PART XVI. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article 300. Good faith and abuse of rights
- Article 301. Peaceful uses of the seas
- Article 302. Disclosure of information
- Article 303. Archaeological and historical objects
found at sea
- Article 304. Responsibility and liability for
damage
PART XVII. FINAL PROVISIONS
- Article 305. Signature
- Article 306. Ratification and formal confirmation
- Article 307. Accession
- Article 308. Entry into force
- Article 309. Reservations and exceptions
- Article 310. Declarations and statements
- Article 311. Relation to other conventions and
international agreements
- Article 312. Amendment
- Article 313. Amendment by simplified procedure
- Article 314. Amendments to the provisions of this
Convention relating exclusively to activities in the Area
- Article 315. Signature, ratification of, accession
to and authentic texts of amendments
- Article 316. Entry into force of amendments
- Article 317. Denunciation
- Article 318. Status of Annexes
- Article 319. Depositary
- Article 320. Authentic texts
ANNEXES TO THE CONVENTION
ANNEX I. HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES
ANNEX II. COMMISSION ON THE LIMITS OF THE CONTINENTAL
SHELF
ANNEX III. BASIC CONDITIONS OF PROSPECTING, EXPLORATION
AND EXPLOITATION
- Article 1. Title to minerals
- Article 2. Prospecting
- Article 3. Exploration and exploitation
- Article 4. Qualifications of applicants
- Article 5. Transfer of technology
- Article 6. Approval of plans of work
- Article 7. Selection among applicants for
production authorizations
- Article 8. Reservation of areas
- Article 9. Activities in reserved areas
- Article 10. Preference and priority among
applicants
- Article 11. Joint arrangements
- Article 12. Activities carried out by the
Enterprise
- Article 13. Financial terms of contracts
- Article 14. Transfer of data
- Article 15. Training programmes
- Article 16. Exclusive right to explore and exploit
- Article 17. Rules, regulations and procedures of
the Authority
- Article 18. Penalties
- Article 19. Revision of contract
- Article 20. Transfer of rights and obligations
- Article 21. Applicable law
- Article 22. Responsibility
ANNEX IV. STATUTE OF THE ENTERPRISE
- Article 1. Purposes
- Article 2. Relationship to the Authority
- Article 3. Limitation of liability
- Article 4. Structure
- Article 5. Governing Board
- Article 6. Powers and functions of the Governing
Board
- Article 7. Director-General and staff of the
Enterprise
- Article 8. Location
- Article 9. Reports and financial statements
- Article 10. Allocation of net income
- Article 11. Finances
- Article 12. Operations
- Article 13. Legal status, privileges and immunities
ANNEX V. CONCILIATION
SECTION 1. CONCILIATION PROCEDURE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 1 OF PART XV
Article 1. Institution of proceedings
Article 2. List of conciliators
Article 3. Constitution of conciliation commission
Article 4. Procedure
Article 5. Amicable settlement
Article 6. Functions of the commission
Article 7. Report
Article 8. Termination
Article 9. Fees and expenses
Article 10. Right of parties to modify procedure
SECTION 2. COMPULSORY SUBMISSION TO CONCILIATION
PROCEDURE PURSUANT TO SECTION 3 OF PART XV
Article 11. Institution of proceedings
Article 12. Failure to reply or to submit to
conciliation
Article 13. Competence
Article 14. Application of section 1
ANNEX VI. STATUTE OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL FOR THE
LAW OF THE SEA
Article 1. General provisions
SECTION 1. ORGANIZATION OF THE TRIBUNAL
Article 2. Composition
Article 3. Membership
Article 4. Nominations and elections
Article 5. Term of office
Article 6. Vacancies
Article 7. Incompatible activities
Article 8. Conditions relating to participation of
members in a particular case
Article 9. Consequence of ceasing to fulfil
required conditions
Article 10. Privileges and immunities
Article 11. Solemn declaration by members
Article 12. President, Vice-President and Registrar
Article 13. Quorum
Article 14. Seabed Disputes Chamber
Article 15. Special chambers
Article 16. Rules of the Tribunal
Article 17. Nationality of members
Article 18. Remuneration of members
Article 19. Expenses of the Tribunal
SECTION 2. COMPETENCE
Article 20. Access to the Tribunal
Article 21. Jurisdiction
Article 22 Reference of disputes subject to other
agreements
Article 23. Applicable law
SECTION 3. PROCEDURE
Article 24. Institution of proceedings
Article 25. Provisional measures
Article 26. Hearing
Article 27. Conduct of case
Article 28. Default
Article 29. Majority for decision
Article 30. Judgment
Article 31. Request to intervene
Article 32 Right to intervene in cases of
interpretation or application
Article 33. Finality and binding force of decisions
Article 34. Costs
SECTION 4. SEABED DISPUTES CHAMBER
Article 35. Composition
Article 36. Ad hoc chambers
Article 37. Access
Article 38. Applicable law
Article 39. Enforcement of decisions of the Chamber
Article 40. Applicability of other sections of this
Annex
SECTION 5. AMENDMENTS
Article 41. Amendments
ANNEX VII. ARBITRATION
- Article 1. Institution of proceedings
- Article 2. List of arbitrators
- Article 3. Constitution of arbitral tribunal
- Article 4. Functions of arbitral tribunal
- Article 5. Procedure
- Article 6. Duties of parties to a dispute
- Article 7. Expenses
- Article 8. Required majority for decisions
- Article 9. Default of appearance
- Article 10. Award
- Article 11. Finality of award
- Article 12. Interpretation or implementation of award
- Article 13. Application to entities other than States
Parties
ANNEX VIII. SPECIAL ARBITRATION
- Article 1. Institution of proceedings
- Article 2. Lists of experts
- Article 3. Constitution of special arbitral
tribunal
- Article 4. General provisions
- Article 5. Fact finding
ANNEX IX. PARTICIPATION BY INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Article 1. Use of terms
- Article 2. Signature
- Article 3. Formal confirmation and accession
- Article 4. Extent of participation and rights and
obligations
- Article 5. Declarations, notifications and
communications
- Article 6. Responsibility and liability
- Article 7. Settlement of disputes
- Article 8. Applicability of Part XVII
AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
PART XI OF THE CONVENTION
The Agreement on Part XI
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