Concluded at The Hague, 18 October 1907

Entered into force, 26 January 1910

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[The High Contracting Parties] [1]

Mindful of the principle of the freedom of maritime highways, open to all nations;

considering that although in the present state of affairs it is impossible to prohibit the use of submarine mines, it is important to limit an deregulate such use in order to mitigate the rigors of war and to afford to peaceful navigation, as far as po…