Marine Engineering

Treaty: It is written agreements between two states(bilateral) or between a number of states (multilateral), which is binding in international law Treaties are binding only those states which are parties to the convention Treaties are generally first drafted, adopted by a conference, then signed for ratification or accession Convention: Means coming together for a common objective Multilateral treaty documents Chief instruments, legal binding Are identified by a name and year of adoption It contained detailed technical provisions attached in annexes May have technical provisions in associated code A member state which ratifies or accedes to a convention is obliged to give effect to it by  making it in national laws Protocol: Are important treaty instruments made when major amendments are required to be made to a convention which though already adopted, has not entered into force.