In response to the two surveys administered in eleven APEC member economies in 2009 and 2012, eight economies indicated that they are a full State Party to the UNCLOS and have thereby consented to be bound by this Convention and
for which this Convention is in force. According to information provided by the UN, seventeen economies are in fact full State Parties to the UNCLOS. The remaining economies not yet full State Parties to the treaty have taken steps toward membership by signing but not yet ratifying UNCLOS, which would make the above provisions binding across the region.