Month: November 2021
ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association training opportunities
On 18 November 2021, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of candidates for ten online training opportunities provided by China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association (COMRA) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidates are: Mr.… Continue reading ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from China Ocean Mineral Resources R & D Association training opportunities
ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India training opportunities
On 19 November 2021, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of candidates for two undergraduate degrees provided by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) of the Government of India in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidates are:… Continue reading ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Government of India training opportunities
Call for proposals for the preparation of phase two standards and guidelines for activities in the Area
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a legal consultant to identify, prepare, review and revise the phase two standards and guidelines for activities in the international seabed area (the Area) and provide advice for the finalization of the Draft Regulations on Exploitation of Mineral Resources in the Area. The consultant should have the requisite… Continue reading Call for proposals for the preparation of phase two standards and guidelines for activities in the Area
Permanent Representative of France presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General
The Permanent Representative of France to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Olivier Guyonvarch, presented his credentials to ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, during a ceremony held on 19 November 2021 at ISA headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. H.E. Guyonvarch is the Ambassador of France to Jamaica. He has a master’s degree in… Continue reading Permanent Representative of France presents credentials to ISA Secretary-General
Deadline extended for one remaining training opportunity provided by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc.
The deadline to apply for one at-sea (engineering) training opportunity provided by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc. (NORI) for candidates from developing States Members of ISA has been extended to 31 January 2022. The placement is being offered in accordance with NORI’s obligations under its contracts with ISA for exploration of polymetallic nodules. Following the extended application deadline… Continue reading Deadline extended for one remaining training opportunity provided by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc.
Permanent Representatives of Panama and Chile present credentials to ISA Secretary-General
The Permanent Representative of Panama to the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Lasford Emilio Douglas, and the Permanent Representative of Chile to ISA, H.E. Ms. Constanza Figueroa, presented credentials to ISA Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, during ceremonies held on 17 November 2021 at ISA headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. Mr. Douglas is the… Continue reading Permanent Representatives of Panama and Chile present credentials to ISA Secretary-General
New studies highlight the benefits and opportunities offered by UNCLOS for least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States
International Seabed Authority (ISA) launched three new studies describing opportunities offered by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to the least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing States (SIDS). The three publications were produced by ISA Secretariat in response to priority capacity-building needs identified by… Continue reading New studies highlight the benefits and opportunities offered by UNCLOS for least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States
ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of one candidate to benefit from Nauru Resources Inc. training opportunity
On 10 November 2021, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of one candidate to benefit from a Master’s degree provided by Nauru Resources Inc. (NORI) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. This training opportunity is a direct contribution of… Continue reading ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of one candidate to benefit from Nauru Resources Inc. training opportunity
ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd. training opportunities
On 5 November 2021, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of candidates for two (2) undergraduate degrees provided by Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd. in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. This training opportunity is a direct contribution of MARAWA to… Continue reading ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of candidates to benefit from Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd. training opportunities
