391. A decision by the Tribunal not to exercise its jurisdiction over the
dispute relating to the continental shelf beyond 200 nm would not only fail to
resolve a long-standing dispute, but also would not be conducive to the
efficient operation of the Convention.
392. In the view of the Tribunal, it would be contrary to the object and
purpose of the Convention not to resolve the existing impasse. Inaction in the
present case, by the Commission and the Tribunal, two organs created by the
Convention to ensure the effective implementation of its provisions, would
leave the Parties in a position where they may be unable to benefit fully from
their rights over the continental shelf.