cases involving prompt release of vessels and

crews, if States parties to the UNCLOS and the dispute fail to agree upon an

alternative forum.

law of the sea disputes if both states have

failed to consent to it.

cases where, pending the constitution of an

arbitral tribunal for a final decision under UNCLOS, a party to the dispute requests

provisional measures after two weeks of disagreement between the parties

concerning the submission of a request for provisional measures.

cases where a party to a dispute requests

provisional measures pending the final decision of proceedings before the ITLOS.