The United States objected to the provisions of Part XI of the convention on several grounds, arguing that the treaty was unfavorable to American economic and security interests. Due to Part XI, the United States refused to ratify the UNCLOS, although it expressed agreement with the remaining provisions of the convention.
The United States objected to the provisions of Part XI of the convention on several grounds arguing that the treaty was unfa,vorable to American economic and security interests. Due to Part XI the U.nited States refused to ratify the UNCLOS, although it expressed agreement with the rem,aining provisions of the convention