JAMAICA, Kingston (30 May 2017) – – The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources of the Federal Republic of Germany (BGR), in accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic sulphides with the International Seabed Authority, is offering four (4) at-sea training places for candidates from developing States within its 2017 training programme.
China Minmetals Corporation Signs Exploration Contract with the International Seabed Authority
JAMAICA, Kingston (12 May 2017) – – The International Seabed Authority and China Minmetals Corporation have signed a 15-year exploration contract for polymetallic nodules.
Workshop: Marine Mineral Resources of Africa
JAMAICA, Kingston (02 May 2017) – – The workshop on Marine Mineral Resources of Africa’s Continental Shelf and Adjacent International Seabed Area – Prospects for Sustainable Development of Africa’s Maritime Domain, in support of Africa’s Blue Economy is being held in Kampala, Uganda from 2 to 4 May 2017.
Open for Applications: 2018 JOGMEC At-Sea Exploration Training Programme
JAMAICA, Kingston (25 April 2017) – – The Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC), in accordance with its exploration contract for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts with the International Seabed Authority, is offering four (4) at-sea training places for candidates from developing States within its 2018 training programme.
International Seabed Authority – Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Cooperation Agreement provides optimal opportunities for mutual consultation and cooperation
JAMAICA, Kingston (24 April 2017) – – Speaking at the First Session of the IHO Assembly, Secretary-General Michael Lodge said the ISA-IHO Cooperation Agreement provides optimal opportunities for mutual consultation, cross-sectoral cooperation, communication and exchange of information.
UN-OCEANS Holds 16th Meeting in Kingston
JAMAICA, Kingston (10 April 2017)- – UN-Oceans is holding its 16th meeting at the International Seabed Authority headquarters in Kingston from 10-11 April 2017.
Workshop: “Towards an ISA Environmental Management Strategy for the Area”
JAMAICA, Kingston (22 March 2017) – – Secretary-General Michael Lodge was opening speaker at the UBA/BGR/ISA International Workshop currently being held in Berlin, Germany.
ISA – Japan Cooperation
JAMAICA, Kingston (17 March 2017) – – Secretary-General Michael Lodge attended two meetings recently in Tokyo, Japan. He was keynote speaker at the EcoDeep – SIP Workshop (14-15 March) and speaker at the Ocean Mining Industry Promotion Round Table Meeting (15 March).
ISA at the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf Open Meeting
JAMAICA, Kingston (10 March 2017) – – Secretary-General Michael Lodge today spoke at the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf open meeting held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its establishment.
