JAMAICA, Kingston (23 July 2018) – – Professor Mariusz-Orion Jędrysek of Poland was elected President of the International Seabed Authority Assembly for the 24th Session. He succeeds Mr Eugénio Muianga of Mozambique.
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COMRA/ISA Outline First Steps in Developing and Implementing Regional Environmental Management Plans in Joint Side Event
JAMAICA, Kingston (17 July 2018) – – The China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) and the International Seabed Authority (ISA), today, co-hosted a side event on the First Steps in Developing and Implementing Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) in the North Pacific and North Atlantic.
Council Hears Report of Joint Meeting of the Legal & Technical Commission and the Finance Committee
JAMAICA, Kingston (17 July 2018) – – The Chair of the Legal & Technical Commission, Ms Michelle Walker provided a report on the joint meeting to Council today, at its 239th meeting of the 24th Session.
International Seabed Authority Secretariat Updates Member States on Progress of the Data Management Strategy
JAMAICA, Kingston (16 July 2018) – – The Secretariat today, presented its Data Management Strategy, the development of its database and its data web portal to member States during its 24th session meetings currently being held in Kingston.
Second Part of ISA 24th Session Council Meetings Begin in Kingston
JAMAICA, Kingston (16 July 2018) – – The second part of the ISA 24th Session Council meetings presided over by Ambassador Olav Myklebust of Norway, began today in Kingston.
Legal & Technical Commission and Finance Committee Hold Joint Meeting at ISA 24th Session
JAMAICA, Kingston (13 July 2018) – – Two of the Authority’s organs, the Legal and Technical Commission and the Finance Committee held an informal joint meeting for the first time today during the 24th Session.
OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: India Contractor Training Programme
JAMAICA, Kingston (10 July 2018) – – In accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with the International Seabed Authority, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) of the Government of India, is offering five on-land training places in the field of deep-sea mineral exploration for candidates from developing States.
Mr Andrzej Przybycin Re-elected as Chair of ISA Finance Committee for the 24th Session
JAMAICA, Kingston (9 July 2018) – – On Monday 9 July 2018, Mr Andrzej Przybycin of Poland was re-elected Chair of the Authority’s Finance Committee for the 24th Session. Mr Ye Minn Thein of Myanmar was re-elected Vice Chair.
Permanent Representative of Mexico Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority
JAMAICA, Kingston (5 July 2018) – – His Excellency Mr Juan José González Mijares, today presented his Credentials to Secretary-General Michael Lodge as the Permanent Representative of Mexico to the International Seabed Authority.