18. Notes with satisfaction the continued and significant contribution of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea ("the Tribunal") to the peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with Part XV of the Convention, and underlines the important role and authority of the Tribunal concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention and the Agreement;
18. 满意地注意到国际海洋法法庭（法庭）在按照《公约》第十五部分和平解决争端方面继续作出重要贡献，并强调法庭在《公约》和《协定》的解释或适用方面的重要作用和权威性；