On 6 July 2007, an Application under article 292 of the Convention was filed by Japan against the Russian Federation concerning the release of the fishing vessel Hoshinmaru and its crew. The Application was entered in the list of cases as Case No. 14.
By Order dated 9 July 2007, the President fixed 19 July 2007 as the date for the opening of the hearing.
On 15 July 2007, the Russian Federation filed its Statement in Response.
Prior to the opening of the hearing, the Tribunal held initial deliberations on 17 July 2007.
Oral statements were presented at four public sittings held on 19, 20 and 23 July 2007. In their concluding statements, the representatives of the parties read their final submissions.
On 6 August 2007, the Tribunal delivered its Judgment in the case.
Institution of Proceedings
Written Proceedings
Oral Proceedings
Verbatim Records
- ITLOS/PV.07/1 – 19 July 2007 p.m.
- ITLOS/PV.07/2 – 20 July 2007 a.m
- ITLOS/PV.07/3 – 20 July 2007 p.m.
- ITLOS/PV.07/8 – 23 July 2007 p.m.
Minutes
Questions to the Parties
- List of questions to the Parties
- Documents submitted by Japan
- Documents submitted by the Russian Federation
- Letter from Japan commenting on the documents submitted by the Russian Federation
Final Submissions
Order
Judgment
Press Releases
- ITLOS/Press 110: Two applications filed at the Tribunal on behalf of Japan against the Russian Federation for release of two arrested fishing vessels
- ITLOS/Press 111: Tribunal to deliver its Judgments inThe “Hoshinmaru” CaseandThe “Tomimaru” Caseon Monday, 6 August 2007 at 2 p.m.
- ITLOS/Press 112: Tribunal delivers Judgment in Case No 14
- ITLOS/Press 114:The “Hoshinmaru” CaseRelease of the vessel and crew after posting of the bond ordered by the Tribunal