Since 2005, Hoffmann has been a judge of ITLOS, and in 2011 he became Vice-President of the Tribunal.

During yesterday’s elections, he obtained the highest number of votes (154 of 156 States present and voting) and will serve on the Tribunal for a further period of nine years.

“The South African government was pleased to present the candidature of Judge Hoffmann in view of his extensive experience and expertise in international law generally and law of the sea in particular,” International Relations and Cooperation Department said on Thursday.

Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/sa-judge-reappointed-international-tribunal-law-sea-0