In a grand public ceremony held Monday October 1, 2023, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea witnessed the swearing-in of six esteemed judges, including Mr. Osman Keh Kamara of Sierra Leone.
This momentous event took place at the thirty-third Meeting of States Parties and marks the commencement of their nine-year terms, effective as of October 1, 2023.
Prior to assuming their judicial responsibilities, these 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.
