Yearbook. / Volume 9, : 2005 / International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.

• Author: International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.
• Year of Publication: 2006
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Yearbook / International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea ; v.9
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (268 p.)
• Notes: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Table of Contents

Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- PREFACE -- Table of Contents -- INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER I. ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONING OF THE TRIBUNAL -- I. Members of the Tribunal -- 1. Composition of the Tribunal -- 2. Changes in the composition of the Tribunal -- 3. Former Presidents and Vice-Presidents and Former Members of the Tribunal -- II. Judges Ad Hoc -- III. The Presidency -- 1. Election -- 2. Functions -- IV. Chambers of the Tribunal -- 1. Seabed Disputes Chamber and Ad Hoc Chambers of the Seabed Disputes Chamber -- 2. Special Chambers -- (a) Chamber of Summary Procedure -- (b) Chamber for Fisheries Disputes -- (c) Chamber for Marine Environment Disputes -- (d) Chambers formed under article 15, paragraph 2, of the Statute -- V. Committees of the Tribunal -- 1. Committee on Rules and Judicial Practice -- 2. Committee on Budget and Finance -- 3. Committee on Staff and Administration -- 4. Committee on Library and Publications -- 5. Committee on Buildings and Electronic Systems -- 6. Committee on Public Relations -- VI. Experts under Article 289 of the Convention -- VII. The Registry -- 1. The Registrar -- 2. Composition of the Registry -- 3. Library -- 4. Archives -- 5. Staff Regulations and Staff Rules of the Tribunal -- VIII. Seat -- IX. Relations with the Public -- 1. Correspondence -- 2. Information -- X. Publications of the Tribunal -- 1. Yearbook -- 2. Reports of Judgments, Advisory Opinions and Orders -- 3. Pleadings, Minutes of Public Sittings and Documents -- 4. Basic Texts -- CHAPTER II. COMPETENCE -- I. Access to the Tribunal -- 1. States Parties to the Convention -- 2. Entities other than States Parties -- 3. Choice of procedure -- II. Jurisdiction of the Tribunal -- 1. Contentious Cases -- (a) Jurisdiction over any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention.

(b) Jurisdiction over any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of other agreements -- (c) Jurisdiction of the Seabed Disputes Chamber -- (d) The Tribunal itself decides any question as to its jurisdiction -- (e) Provisional measures -- (f) Prompt release of vessels and crews -- 2. Advisory Opinions -- (a) Advisory opinions under the Convention -- (b) Advisory opinions on the basis of other international agreements -- CHAPTER III. PROCEDURE -- I. General Provisions -- 1. Basic Texts -- 2. Proceedings -- 3. Official Languages -- 4. Official Communications and Means of Communication -- 5. List of Cases -- II. Contentious Cases -- 1. Proceedings before the Tribunal -- (a) Institution of proceedings and representation of parties -- (i) Application or special agreement -- (ii) Transmission of documents -- (iii) Representation of the parties -- (iv) Consultations with the parties -- (v) Additional information concerning the competence of international organizations -- (b) Written proceedings -- (i) Filing of pleadings and formal requirements -- (ii) Information for the public -- (c) Initial deliberations -- (d) Oral proceedings -- (i) Hearings -- (ii) Witnesses, experts and evidence -- (iii) Submission of new documents by the parties -- (iv) Questions addressed to the parties and requests for information -- (v) Interpretation and verbatim record -- (vi) Display of charts, maps and other facilities -- (vii) Information for the public -- (viii) Final submissions and closure of oral proceedings -- (e) Joinder of proceedings -- (f) Default -- (g) Deliberations -- (h) Judgment -- (i) Reading of the judgment -- (ii) Finality and binding force -- (iii) Official languages and translation -- (iv) Separate or dissenting opinions and declarations -- (v) Copies of the judgment -- (i) Costs -- 2. Incidental Proceedings -- (a) Provisional measures.

(b) Preliminary proceedings -- (c) Preliminary objections -- (d) Counter-claims -- (e) Intervention -- (i) Request to intervene under article 31 of the Statute -- (ii) Right to intervene under article 32 of the Statute -- (f) Discontinuance -- 3. Prompt Release of Vessels and Crews -- (a) Application by the flag State or on its behalf -- (b) Proceedings -- (c) Judgment and financial security -- 4. Interpretation and Revision of Judgments -- 5. Proceedings before the Seabed Disputes Chamber -- (a) General rules -- (b) Proceedings instituted on behalf of the International Seabed Authority -- (c) Questions submitted by a commercial arbitral tribunal -- 6. Proceedings before Special Chambers -- (a) Applicable rules -- (b) Request to submit the case to a special chamber -- (c) Proceedings -- III. Advisory Proceedings -- 1. Advisory Proceedings before the Seabed Disputes Chamber under the Convention -- (a) Applicable rules -- (b) Request for an advisory opinion -- (c) Notification, written statements and information for the public -- (d) Reading of the advisory opinion -- (e) Copies of the advisory opinion -- 2. Advisory Proceedings before the Tribunal on the Basis of Other International Agreements -- CHAPTER IV. JUDICIAL WORK OF THE TRIBUNAL -- I. Cases before the Tribunal -- Case concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Exploitation of Swordfish Stocks in the South-Eastern Pacific Ocean (Chile/European Community) -- (a) Proceedings 2000 - 2004 -- (b) Proceedings in 2005 -- II. Application of the Statute and Rules -- Case concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Exploitation of Swordfish Stocks in the South-Eastern Pacific Ocean (Chile/European Community) -- (a) Solemn declaration of a judge ad hoc -- (b) Consultations with the Parties -- (c) Conduct of the proceedings -- (d) Time-limits -- CHAPTER V. SESSIONS AND ACTIVITIES OF THE TRIBUNAL.

I. Sessions of the Tribunal devoted to Legal and Administrative Matters -- 1. Election of the President and Vice-President of the Tribunal -- 2. Establishment of the Chambers -- 3. Committees -- 4. Rules of the Tribunal and Related Documents -- (a) Implementation of the Rules in prompt release proceedings -- (b) Access to case-related documents -- (c) Contributions from parties towards the expenses of the Tribunal -- (d) Rules regarding evidence -- (e) Guide to proceedings before the Tribunal -- (f) Bonds and other financial security -- (g) Implementation of the decisions of the Tribunal -- (h) Matters relating to the Seabed Disputes Chamber -- 5. Finances -- (a) Budget and budget performance -- (b) Status of contributions -- (c) Report of the auditor -- (d) Appointment of the auditor for 2005-2008 -- (e) Conditions of service and compensation for members of the Tribunal -- 6. Administrative Matters -- (a) Staff Regulations and Staff Rules -- (b) Language classes at the Tribunal -- 7. Buildings and Electronic Systems -- (a) Premises of the Tribunal -- (b) Use of the premises -- 8. Public Relations -- 9. Visit by the European Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs -- 10. Diplomatic Day -- 11. Internship Programme -- 12. Public Information and Website -- 13. Library -- II. Relations with the United Nations and Other Organizations -- 1. Observer Status at the General Assembly -- 2. Relationships with Other Organizations and Bodies -- CHAPTER VI. FINANCES OF THE TRIBUNAL -- I. Financial Arrangements -- 1. General -- (a) Method of covering expenditure -- (b) Drafting of the budget -- (c) Appropriations and accounts -- 2. Salaries and Expenses of Judges -- (a) Emoluments -- (b) Pensions -- (c) Travelling expenses -- 3. Salaries and Expenses of the Registrar and Officials of the Registry -- (a) Emoluments -- (b) Pensions -- (c) Travelling expenses.

II. Financial Regulations -- III. Budget for 2005 -- IV. Audit of Accounts -- V. Trust Funds and Donations -- CHAPTER VII. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES -- I. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea -- II. Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities -- III. Headquarters Agreement -- CHAPTER VIII. BIOGRAPHIES OF THE JUDGES, THE REGISTRAR AND THE DEPUTY REGISTRAR -- I. Members of the Tribunal on 31 December 2005 -- II. Former Judges -- III. Judge Ad Hoc -- IV. The Registrar and the Deputy Registrar -- CHAPTER IX. SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY ON SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES CONCERNING THE LAW OF THE SEA -- I. General -- II. Cases before the Tribunal -- ANNEXES -- ANNEX I -- (A) Status of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 -- (B) Status of the Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982, Adopted on 28 July 1994 -- (C) Status of the Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks, adopted on 4 August 1995 -- ANNEX II -- (A) Declarations of States Parties relating to Settlement of Disputes in accordance with article 287 (Choice of Procedure) -- (B) Declarations of States Parties relating to Settlement of Disputes in accordance with article 298 (Optional Exceptions to the Applicability of Part XV, Section 2, of the Convention) -- (C) Declarations of States Parties relating to Settlement of Disputes in accordance with article 30 of the Straddling Fish Stocks Agreement (Choice of Procedure) -- ANNEX III -- Relevant Provisions of International Agreements conferring Jurisdiction on the Tribunal.

(A) Agreement to Promote Compliance with International Conservation and Management Measures by Fishing Vessels on the High Seas.