The International Seabed Authority has received three new applications for seabed exploration licences. The three new applications have been filed in respect of areas located in the Indian Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Two of the applications are for exploration for polymetallic sulphides and one relates to polymetallic nodules. The first application… Continue reading International Seabed Authority Receives Three New Applications For Seabed Exploration

H.E. Mr Hiroshi Yamaguchi, presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority on Tuesday 22 May 2012. Ambassador Yamaguchi has enjoyed a distinguished foreign-service career with many postings to Europe, South America, the USA and the Caribbean.  He was the Head of Delegation of Japan for the Authority’s 16th and 17th annual… Continue reading Ambassador Of Japan Presents Credentials To The Secretary-General

H.E. Mrs. Ginette de Matha presented her credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority on Tuesday, 15 May 2012. Ambassador de Matha is a graduate of the Ecole Nationale d’Administration and joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1995.  She was posted to the French Embassy in The Hague, the Permanent Mission of… Continue reading Ambassador Of France Presents Credentials To The Secretary-General