JAMAICA, Kingston (25 April 2017) – – The Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC), in accordance with its exploration contract for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts with the International Seabed Authority, is offering four (4) at-sea training places for candidates from developing States within its 2018 training programme. The training programme aims to provide on-board… Continue reading Open for Applications: 2018 JOGMEC At-Sea Exploration Training Programme

JAMAICA, Kingston (24 April 2017) – – Speaking at the First Session of the IHO Assembly, Secretary-General Michael Lodge said the ISA-IHO Cooperation Agreement provides optimal opportunities for mutual consultation, cross-sectoral cooperation, communication and exchange of information.  “I am firmly convinced that the mandate, experience and field of current work of activities of the two… Continue reading International Seabed Authority – Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Cooperation Agreement provides optimal opportunities for mutual consultation and cooperation

JAMAICA, Kingston (10 April 2017)- – UN-Oceans is holding its 16th meeting at the International Seabed Authority headquarters in Kingston from 10-11 April 2017. The meeting was opened by Gabriele Goettsche-Wanli, Director, UN Division on Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea (and UN-Ocean Focal Point) and Secretary-General Michael Lodge of the Authority. The two-day meeting… Continue reading UN-OCEANS Holds 16th Meeting in Kingston