“廈門為解決爭(zhēng)議提供可靠且可預(yù)期的法律環(huán)境”

近日，廈門海事法院涉外海事法庭依法審結(jié)全國(guó)首例國(guó)際商事爭(zhēng)端預(yù)防與解決組織（ICDPASO）仲裁條款效力案件。通過主動(dòng)與ICDPASO溝通核實(shí)、依法獨(dú)立審查，法院最終裁定確認(rèn)廈門某物流公司與新加坡某海運(yùn)公司《合作意向書》中約定的ICDPASO仲裁條款具有法律效力。（）

ICDPASO作為非政府間國(guó)際組織，此前尚無海事法院依法確認(rèn)其仲裁條款效力。此次廈門海事法院對(duì)ICDPASO仲裁條款的首次司法確認(rèn)，回應(yīng)了商事主體對(duì)ICDPASO仲裁條款可執(zhí)行性的現(xiàn)實(shí)關(guān)切，為企業(yè)選擇這一新興國(guó)際爭(zhēng)端解決機(jī)制提供了確定性保障。

曹筱雯

ICDPASO（廈門）代表處專員

此次確認(rèn)彰顯了中國(guó)司法體系支持國(guó)際組織發(fā)展、開放包容對(duì)接國(guó)際商事爭(zhēng)議解決的積極姿態(tài)，同時(shí)豐富了海絲法務(wù)區(qū)多元爭(zhēng)端解決服務(wù)體系，形成了“司法保障+機(jī)構(gòu)仲裁+國(guó)際組織仲裁”的協(xié)同格局。

審理過程中，法院主要聚焦管轄權(quán)、準(zhǔn)據(jù)法和條款效力三個(gè)問題進(jìn)行審查，并形成了“法院函詢—機(jī)構(gòu)說明—司法審查—依法確認(rèn)”的規(guī)范化審理流程，為未來涉及 ICDPASO或其他新型仲裁機(jī)構(gòu)的仲裁協(xié)議效力審查案件提供了參考樣本。

陳延忠

廈門涉外海事法庭庭長(zhǎng)

該條款效力的及時(shí)確認(rèn)，展現(xiàn)了法院“支持仲裁”的立場(chǎng)和對(duì)當(dāng)事人意思自治的尊重，彰顯了中國(guó)法院開放高效的司法形象。同時(shí)也向國(guó)際商界發(fā)出了一個(gè)強(qiáng)有力的信號(hào)：廈門為解決爭(zhēng)議提供了可靠且可預(yù)期的法律環(huán)境，進(jìn)一步增強(qiáng)了廈門作為國(guó)際商事海事糾紛解決優(yōu)選地的吸引力和競(jìng)爭(zhēng)力。

Recently, the Foreign-Related Maritime Tribunal rendered a legally binding ruling in the nation's first case concerning the validity of an arbitration clause involving the International Commercial Dispute Prevention and Settlement Organization (ICDPASO). Through proactive communication and verification with ICDPASO and independent judicial review in accordance with the law, the Court ultimately confirmed that the ICDPASO arbitration clause stipulated in the Letter of Cooperation between a Xiamen-based logistics company and a Singapore-based shipping company is legally valid and effective.

As a non-governmental international organization, ICDPASO had not previously had its arbitration clauses judicially confirmed by a maritime court.This first-ever judicial confirmation by the Maritime Court of an ICDPASO arbitration clause responds to the practical concerns of commercial entities regarding the enforceability of ICDPASO arbitration clauses, providing certainty and assurance for businesses opting for this emerging international dispute resolution mechanism.

Ms. Cao Xiaowen, Representative of the ICDPASO (Xiamen) Representative Office, stated: "This confirmation demonstrates the Chinese judicial system's proactive stance in supporting the development of international organizations and its open, inclusive approach to international commercial dispute resolution. It also enriches the diversified dispute resolution service system of the Maritime Silk Road Legal Services District, forming a synergistic framework of 'judicial safeguard + institutional arbitration + international organization arbitration'."

During the proceedings, the Court focused its review on three key issues: jurisdiction, applicable law, and the validity of the clause. It also developed a standardized review process, namely "court inquiry – institutional response – judicial review – legally confirmed determination," which serves as a reference model for future cases involving the validity of arbitration agreements with ICDPASO or other emerging arbitration institutions.

Judge Chen Yanzhong, Presiding judge of the foreign -related tribunal of Xiamen maritime court, remarked: "The timely confirmation of the validity of this clause demonstrates the Court's pro-arbitration stance and its respect for party autonomy, reflecting the open and efficient judicial image of Chinese courts. At the same time, it sends a strong signal to the international business community: Xiamen offers a reliable and predictable legal environment for dispute resolution, further enhancing its attractiveness and competitiveness as a preferred venue for international commercial and maritime dispute settlement."

來源：海絲法務(wù)區(qū)

編輯：趙露晴 涂柯歡

初審：朱可為 徐海燕

復(fù)審：朱小菁

終審：李 濤