A protocol is one way to change a convention. Treaty: The term treaty refers to an international agreement between two parties, members or even nations. When we talk about it at the global level, that term refers to an agreement between two or more countries. The Council of Europe defines the Treaty as „an international agreement concluded in writing between states and governed by international law, whether inscribed in a single instrument or in two or more related acts, regardless of its particular name.“ However, not all states that have ratified SOLAS 74 will be associated with this new protocol. So you can choose to be part of this protocol. 2.4 What is the difference between a protocol, a treaty and a convention? Treaties can be designated by a number of names: international conventions, international agreements, alliances, final acts, charters, declarations of intent, protocols, pacts, agreements and constitutions for international organizations. Normally, these different names have no legal value in international law (see the following section for the difference in U.S. law). Contracts can be bilateral (two parties) or multilateral (between several parties) and a contract generally involves only the contracting parties. An agreement enters into force if the entry-into-force conditions set out in the agreement are met. Bilateral agreements generally come into force when both parties agree to be linked from a given date.

The „European Treaties“ series includes `conventions`, `agreements`, `charters`, codes, `framework conventions` and `framework conventions`. All of these instruments are treaties within the meaning of the Vienna Convention. 2.5 What are the main protocols, treaties and conventions of the Office of International Affairs? Protocol: A protocol is actually very similar to a change. It is, in fact, a legally binding document that allows for the amendment and amendment of the main treaty. Protocol: a protocol is actually very similar to an amendment. It is a legally binding document that allows the main treaty to be amended and amended. However, not all states that have ratified SOLAS 74 will be associated with this new protocol. So you can choose to be part of this protocol. A treaty is a formal and binding written agreement that is concluded by actors in international law, usually sovereign states and international organizations[1], but may involve individuals and other actors. [2] A treaty can also be described as an agreement, protocol, treaty, convention, pact or exchange of letters. Regardless of terminology, only binding instruments for the parties are considered treaties of international law.

[3] A treaty is binding under international law.