ISA Announces UKSRL Training Programme

JAMAICA, Kingston (30 April 2015) – – As part of its training proposal and in line with its Contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules with the ISA, the UK Seabed Resources Ltd (UKSRL) has contracted Plymouth University to provide training opportunities for two trainees from developing States in 2015.

Ambassador of Belgium presents credentials to the Secretary-General

JAMAICA, Kingston (29 April 2015) — His Excellency, Mr. Guy Sevrin, Ambassador of Belgium, presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of Belgium  to the International Seabed Authority, to the Secretary-General of the Authority, Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton on Tuesday 28 April 2015. 

Ambassador of Spain presents credentials to the Secretary-General

His Excellency, Mr. Anibal Julio Jiménez Y Abascal, Ambassador of Spain, presented his credentials as the Permanent Representative of Spain to the International Seabed Authority, to the Secretary-General of the Authority, Mr. Nii Allotey Odunton on Thursday, 23 April 2015.

ISA Selects Candidates for COMRA Training Programme

JAMAICA, Kingston (6 March 2015) – – The ISA/China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) recently selected four candidates from developing countries for its contractor training programme.

ISA and South Africa to Co-host Sensitization Seminar

JAMAICA, Kingston (February 26, 2015)  — The International Seabed Authority (ISA) and the South African Government will co-host a Sensitization Seminar in Tshwane, South Africa from 17-19 March 2015.

ISA Legal & Technical Commission Meets in Kingston

JAMAICA, Kingston (February 16, 2015)  –  The Legal & Technical Commission (LTC) of the International Seabed Authority commenced its first 2-week session of meetings in Kingston today.