The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK), in accordance with its contract for the exploration of cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts (CFC) signed with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on 27 March 2018, is offering five (5) at-sea on-board training opportunities for candidates from developing member States within its 2027 training programme.
Category: Announcement
ISA to host webinar on the development of Environmental Threshold Values
Kingston, Jamaica (23 September 2026) – On the 7 and 8 of October 2026, the International Seabed Authority will host a webinar on the report of the Intersessional Expert Group (IEG) on the development of environmental threshold values for activities in the Area.
Career Opportunity: Knowledge Management Officer (P-3)
New job opportunity for professionals with a Master’s degree in Law, Library and Information Studies, or a related field!
New Research Call on Big Data under the ISA-China Joint Training and Research Centre
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026-2027 Call for Project Proposals under the ISA–China Joint Training and Research Centre (JTRC). This call forms part of the JTRC Scientific Research Work Plan for 2026–2027 and aims to strengthen international scientific collaboration in support of the ISA Marine Scientific Research Action Plan and the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
Career Opportunity: Programme Management Officer
The International Seabed Authority is hiring a Programme Management Officer.
New Contractors´ Training Programme opportunity with Ifremer
Ready to take your marine science experience aboard a research vessel in the Pacific Ocean?
To celebrate International Youth Day, ISA announces Geologist Malena Palmieri as SHE Champion
Kingston, Jamaica (12 August 2026) – To celebrate International Youth Day, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is pleased to announce Brazilian Geologist, Malena Palmieri, as its newest SHE Champion.
Drawing on the wisdom behind UNCLOS: An exchange with Judge Patrick Lipton Robinson
Kingston, Jamaica – It was a privilege to welcome His Excellency Judge Patrick Lipton Robinson to the headquarters of the International Seabed Authority in July 2026 for an informal and thought-provoking exchange on the origins, principles and continuing relevance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
