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International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

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Since 1996

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intergovernmental organization based in Hamburg, Germany

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) is an intergovernmental body established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to adjudicate disputes concerning the interpretation and application of the convention. It notably ruled on the maritime boundary between Maldives and Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago, a decision that the Maldives is currently reviewing and challenging.

Role international tribunal
Affiliation United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
Location Hamburg, Germany