We strengthen the knowledge of the Law of the Sea and Maritime Law internationally.
Knowledge Hub for Maritime Legal Affairs
IFLOS brings together experts, judges and practitioners in the law of the sea and maritime law.
Interface between Judiciary, Academia and Maritime Practice
The Foundation acts as an interface between the legal community and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg.
Building Capacity in the Law of the Sea
Through its annual Summer Academy, the Foundation provides professionals and academics with the capacity to address pressing challenges in ocean governance.
The Summer Academy
Since its founding in 2007 the "IFLOS Summer Academy" at the seat of ITLOS in Hamburg has become a center of excellence for students and junior staff in the field of international law of the sea and maritime law. The schedule also includes maritime-related subjects from economics and natural sciences. Judges from the Tribunal and renowned representatives from academia and maritime commerce serve as lecturers to a carefully selected group of highly motivated participants from around the globe.
The International Foundation for the Law of the Sea (IFLOS) was founded in Hamburg in order to increase public awareness of the important work of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS). One of the main tasks of IFLOS is to strengthen the knowledge of Law of the Sea and Maritime Law internationally, in particular in less developed countries. We intend to foster the dialogue between the academic world, the Judges of the Tribunal and those working in the field of maritime commerce.