Applications are now open for two at-sea on-board training placements for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK), in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts (CFC) with ISA.
ISA launches two art competitions to celebrate the Mysteries of the Abyss
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is launching two art competitions to celebrate the deep sea and its mysteries.
ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of three candidates to benefit from GSR’s training opportunities
On 19 April 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of three (3) candidates for training opportunities provided by Global Sea Mineral Resources NV (GSR) in accordance with its obligations under its contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules signed with ISA on 14 January 2013.
EXTENDED – Call for proposals to undertake a study on the workforce of the future
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is accepting proposals for consultancy services to undertake a study on the workforce of the future to ensure the sustainable management of deep-sea related activities for the benefit of humankind.
Applications now open for six at-sea and post cruise training opportunities with the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR)
Applications are now open for six (6) at-sea and post cruise training opportunities for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic sulphides (PMS) with ISA.
ISA launches activity book for children 3 to 6 years old to promote deep-sea literacy and sensitization to conservation and sustainable use of the ocean and its resources
On 4 April 2023, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge launched a dedicated activity book for children 3 to 6 years old entitled “Life Under Water Pre-School Companion” at ISA’s headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica in the presence of the Honorable Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica.
ISA Council closes Part I of its 28th session
The Council of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) closed Part I of its meetings for the 28th Session on Friday, 31 March 2023. The Council met in person for twelve days. A total of 30 of the 36 Members of the Council were in attendance, along with 22 ISA Members (non-Council Members) and 15 observers.
Statement on the passing of Judge Vladimir Vladimirovich Golitsyn and Judge Budislav Vukas
By ISA Secretary-General Mr. Michael W. Lodge
Call for proposals for the provision of professional translation services for the International Seabed Authority
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking a professional and reputable entity to provide documents editing and translation services in all six languages of ISA at a competitive rate.
