maritime dispute resolution

Maritime dispute resolution involves methods for resolving disagreements over issues like navigation rights, territorial waters, or resource rights at sea. When countries or parties can't settle conflicts through talks, they may use formal processes such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or judicial settlement through international courts like the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. These mechanisms aim to find fair, legal, and peaceful solutions, respecting international laws like the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The goal is to prevent conflicts from escalating, ensuring safe and lawful use of the world's oceans.