UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION ON THE INTERNATIONAL EFFECTS OF JUDICIAL SALES OF SHIPS
The States Parties to this Convention,
Reaffirming their belief that international trade on the basis of equality and mutual
benefit is an important element in promoting friendly relations among States,
Mindful of the crucial role of shipping in international trade and transportation, of
the high economic value of ships used in both seagoing and inland navigation, and of the
function of judicial sales as a means to enforce claims,
Update: 2026-02-02