The Annex VI to the UNCLOS consists o f the Statute of the ITLOS, where the norms governing the entity are laid down, especially on its: Article 1 General provisions, Article 2 Composition, Article 3 Membership, Article 4 Nominations and elections, Article 5 Term of office, Article 6 Vacancies, Article 7 Incompatible activities, Article 8 Conditions relating to participation of members in a particular case, Article 9 Consequence of ceasing to fulfil required conditions, Article 10 Privileges and immunities, Article 11 Solemn declaration by members, Article 12 President, Vice-President and Registrar, Article 13 Quorum, Article 14 Seabed Disputes Chamber, Article 15 Special chambers, Article 16 Rules of the Tribunal, Article 17 Nationality of members, Article 18 Remuneration of members, Article 19
Expenses of the Tribunal, Article 20 Access to the Tribunal, Article 21 Jurisdiction, Article 22 Reference of disputes subject to other agreements, Article 23 Applicable law, Article 24 Institution of proceedings, Article 25 Provisional measures, Article 26 Hearing, Article 27 Conduct of case, Article 28 Default, Article 29 Majority for decision, Article 30 Judgment, Article 3l Request to intervene, Article 32 Right to intervene in cases of interpretation or application, Article 33 Finality and binding force of decisions, Article 34 Costs.
The Annex VI also establishes the rules over the compulsory competence of the Seabed Disputes Chamber: Article 35 Composition, Article 36 Ad hoc chambers, Article 37 Access, Article 38 Applicable law, Article 39 Enforcement of decisions of the Chamber, Article 40 Applicability of other sections of this Annex