Occurred Nov 10, 2026, 3:31:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 11, 2026, 1:13:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 11, 2026, 1:13:15 AM UTC

Hamburg hearing opens as Argentina seeks to halt Sea Lion and the UK disputes jurisdiction

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea began hearings in Hamburg on Argentina’s request for provisional measures to halt the Sea Lion oil project north of the Falklands. The UK disputes the tribunal’s competence, and the source reports no ruling.

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The hearing addresses a dispute between Argentina and the UK over the oil project and the tribunal’s authority.

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