Article 2 This Protocol shall be open for signature by the States which haveratified the Convention or w hich have adhered thereto before May 27, 1967,and by any State represented at the twelfth session of the DiplomaticConference on Maritime Law.

• 本议定书应予开放，以供在1967年5月27日以前批准或加入本公约，以及参加海洋法外交会议第十二届会议的任何国家签署。