The President and Vice-Presidents of the Council for the 28th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) issued today a joint statement on the recent incidents that have occurred between Nauru Ocean Resources Incorporated (NORI) and Greenpeace International in the NORI-D contract area located in the Clarion Clipperton Zone. Taking note of the temporary measures… Continue reading President and Vice-Presidents of the Council issue statement on recent incidents in NORI-D Contract Area

The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Eden Charles, from Trinidad and Tobago, as Interim Director-General of the Enterprise, pursuant to Article 170 and Annex IV of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and decision ISBA/28/C/10 of the Council of 31… Continue reading Mr. Eden Charles of Trinidad and Tobago appointed Interim Director-General of the Enterprise

H.E. Mr. Masakui Rungsung presented his credentials to the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, as the Permanent Representative of India to ISA, during a ceremony held in Kingston, Jamaica, on 11 December 2023. Ambassador Rungsung is a career diplomat who joined the Foreign Service in 2001 after obtaining… Continue reading The Permanent Representative of India presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General

On 5 December, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, provided a detailed update at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly on ISA’s recent progress, highlighting the significant achievements and ongoing collaborative endeavors since 2022. Secretary-General Lodge opened his address by celebrating the recent adoption of… Continue reading ISA Secretary-General underscores progress and collaborative achievements in annual statement to the United Nations General Assembly