SOURCES OF THE INTERNATIONAL LAW OF THE SEA

AUTHOR – ANTONY MERCY. F, LLM STUDENT AT THE TAMIL NADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI

BEST CITATION – ANTONY MERCY. F, SOURCES OF THE INTERNATIONAL LAW OF THE SEA, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (3) OF 2024, PG. 20-34, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

1.Abstract

“Sea” denotes to vast body of waters consisting of numerous uncontrolled natural resources. So, to regulate the administration and functioning of this gigantic body of waters and all those which dwells on this body of waters, a branch of public international law has been emerged. The primary function of the international law involves the spatial distribution of the jurisdiction of the states. This essay is mainly focus on the Sources of Law of sea. The law of the sea is a body of customs, treaties, and international agreements by which governments maintain order, productivity, and peaceful relations on the sea. Further, this paper discusses about the international treaties and agreements and customary practices followed by the states.

Keywords: Sources – International – Law – Sea – Customs – Agreement – UNCLOS