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| Summary Information | |
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| Full Title |
1998 Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Seabed Authority |
| Short Title / Abbreviations |
ISA Privileges and Immunities Protocol / ISA P&I Protocol |
| CIL Subject Classification | |
| Citations to Text | 2214 UNTS 133, UKTS 25 (2004) |
| Date of Adoption | 27/03/1998 |
| Date of Adoption Comment | The treaty was opened for signature from 17-28 August 1998 |
| Place of Adoption | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Secretariat / Relevant Authority | |
| Dispute settlement provisions |
Article 14: Settlement of Disputes “1. In connection with the implementation of the privileges and immunities granted under this Protocol, the Authority shall make suitable provision for the proper settlement of: (a) disputes of a private law character to which the Authority is a party; (b) disputes involving any official of the Authority or any expert on mission for the Authority who by reason of his or her official position enjoys immunity, if immunity has not been waived by the Secretary-General. 2. Any dispute between the Authority and a member of the Authority concerning the interpretation or application of this Protocol which is not settled by consultation, negotiation or other agreed mode of settlement within three months following a request by one of the parties to the dispute shall, at the request of either party, be referred for a final and binding decision to a panel of three arbitrators: (a) one to be nominated by the Secretary-General, one to be nominated by the other party to the dispute and the third, who shall be Chairman of the panel, to be chosen by the first two arbitrators; (b) if either party has failed to make its appointment of an arbitrator within two months of the appointment of an arbitrator by the other party, the President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea shall proceed to make such appointment. Should the first two arbitrators fail to agree upon the appointment of the third arbitrator within three months following the appointment of the first two arbitrators, the third arbitrator shall be chosen by the President of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea upon the request of the Secretary-General or the other party to the dispute.” |
| Depository |
Secretary-General of the United Nations |
| Entry Into Force Status | In Force |
| Date of Entry into Force |
31/05/2003 |
| Entry into Force / Termination Provisions |
Article 18: Entry into force “1. The Protocol shall enter into force 30 days after the date of deposit of the tenth instrument of ratification, approval, acceptance or accession. 2. For each member of the Authority which ratifies, approves or accepts this Protocol or accedes thereto after the deposit of the tenth instrument of ratification, approval, acceptance or accession, this Protocol shall enter into force on the thirtieth day following the deposit of its instrument of ratification, approval, acceptance or accession.” |
| General Status | 46 Parties (as of 09/11/2023) |
| Links to Current Status/Reservations |
United Nations Treaty Collection
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| Status | |
| ASEAN States | |
| Brunei Darussalam | |
| Cambodia | |
| Indonesia |
Signature 26/08/1998 |
| Lao PDR | |
| Malaysia | |
| Myanmar | |
| Philippines | |
| Singapore | |
| Thailand | |
| Vietnam | |
| Related Instruments | |
| Related Instruments |
1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1997 Agreement between the International Seabed Authority and the Government of Jamaica regarding the Headquarters of the International Seabed Authority 1997 Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea |
| External Links |
International Seabed Authority accessed on 09/11/2023 |
