Question

Which institution is not established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) ?

• A. The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)
• B. The International Seabed Authority (ISA)
• C. The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS)
• D. The International Arbitral Authority for the Law of the Sea

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) established several key institutions to manage maritime issues and uphold the provisions stated within the convention. Among the institutions created by UNCLOS are:

• The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS): This tribunal was established to adjudicate disputes arising out of the interpretation and application of the Convention.
• The International Seabed Authority (ISA): Created to organize and control activities in the international seabed area beyond national jurisdiction, covering mineral-related activities.
• The Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS): A body tasked with facilitating the implementation of the Convention regarding the establishment of the outer limits of the continental shelf.

However, the "International Arbitral Authority for the Law of the Sea" is not an institution established under UNCLOS. The arbitral processes in UNCLOS are facilitated through other means and do not form a distinct institution by that name. Therefore, the correct answer is:

The International Arbitral Authority for the Law of the Sea