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It stands for “International tribunal for law of the sea”. It is Inter governmental Organization established as per Mandate of UN CLOS.
- Article 287 of UN CLOS says it's one of the 4 methods for dispute redressal.
- It is based on Hamburg Germany.
- It also establishes ISA (International Seabed Authority) for regulation of seabed mining beyond the
limits of national jurisdiction (Beyond the limits of Territorial Sea, Contiguous zone and the Continental Shelf)
-It is independent judicial body dealing with disputes related to,
1.Delimitation of maritime zones.
2.Conservation and management of living resources. 3.Navigation.
4.Protection & preservation of marine environment.
- It has 21 members elected by parties of UN CLOS. Members are elected for 9 Yrs
- India is party to ITLOS. NEERU CHADHA from India.
- There are four chambers formed
1.Chamber for summary procedures.
2.Chamber for fisheries dispute.
3.Chamber for maritime zones dispute
4.Chamber for marine environment disputes