AYV News, October 4, 2023

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea has sworn-in Mr. Osman Keh Kamara of Sierra Leone and six other esteemed judges, during the 33rd Meeting of States Parties.

Prior to assuming their judicial responsibilities, the newly-elected judges, hailing from Argentina, Japan, South Africa, Poland, Republic of Korea, and Sierra Leone, took a solemn oath pledging to carry out their duties with impartiality and utmost conscientiousness.

The declarations were solemnly made during a special session of the Tribunal.

Detailed information about the professional backgrounds and credentials of the six newly appointed judges can be found on the Tribunal’s official website. Additionally, for those who wish to relive the historic ceremony, a webcast of the event is accessible on the Tribunal’s website, allowing the global audience to witness this significant moment in international maritime law.