United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea


It is a necessity that law should take place in all areas of life. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea is a legal arrangement arising from this need. After 11 sessions held at the United Nations Council between 1973-1982, it was held on December 10, 1982, and opened for signature in Montego Bay, Jamaica. It entered into force on 16 November 1994 and started to be legally enforced. This agreement is extremely important in terms of maritime law and has been used effectively since the first day of its entry into force. It is necessary to ensure order and legal functioning at sea. According to this Convention, there are information and rules on the many issues and boundaries that countries should obey at sea.