What the records say
- When
- 10 Dec 1982
- Kind
- Treaty
- Coordinates
- 18.47° N, 77.92° W
- Description
- international maritime law
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
International maritime law
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), also called the Law of the Sea Convention or the Law of the Sea Treaty, is an international treaty that establishes a legal framework for all marine and maritime activities. As of October 2024, 169 sovereign states and the European Union are parties to the convention. Some states have refused to recognise the convention.
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