The 18th Session of the International Seabed Authority

Election to fill vacancies in the Council for the period 2013 to 2016 in accordance with Article 161, Paragraph 3 of the Convention. Note by the Secretariat

Indicative list of States members of the International Seabed Authotrity which would fulfil the criteria for membership in the various groups of States in the Council in accordance with Paragraph 15 of Section 3 of the Annex to the Agreement relating to the implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982. Prepared by the Secretariat

Provisional agenda of the Assembly

Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of InterRidge. Note by the Secretariat

Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of Conservation International. Note by the secretariat

Agenda of the Assembly

Report of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority under article 166, paragraph 4, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2013-2014

Report of the Finance Committee

Election to fill one vacancy on the Finance Committee in accordance with section 9 of the annex to the Agreement relating to the implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Note by the Secretary-General

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority concerning the appointment of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2013-2014

Credentials of representatives to the eighteenth session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority

Decision of the Assembly relating to the credentials of representatives to the eighteenth session of the International Seabed Authority

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election to fill the vacancies on the Council of the Authority in accordance with article 161, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Cobalt-rich Ferromanganese Crusts in the Area

Statement by the President on the work of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority at its eighteenth session

Provisional agenda of the Council

Draft regulations on prospecting and exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area*. Preamble

Draft decision of the Council relating to the budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2013-2014

Draft regulations on prospecting and exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts in the Area

Agenda of the Council

Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with part XI, section 4, subsection C, article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Status of fees paid for processing of applications for approval of plans of work for exploration and related matters. Report of the Secretary-General

Workplan for the formulation of regulations for the exploitation of polymetallic nodules in the Area. Report of the Secretary-General

Procedure for consideration of applications for plans of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides. Note by the Secretariat

Procedure for the consideration of applications for plans of work for the exploration for polymetallic nodules. Note by the Secretariat

Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2013-2014

Report of the Finance Committee

Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted by sponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area. Report of the Secretary-General

Laws, regulations and administrative measures adopted by sponsoring States and other members of the International Seabed Authority with respect to the activities in the Area. Report of the Secretary-General. Addendum

Periodic review of the implementation of the plans of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area. Report of the Secretary-General

Status of the draft collective arrangement between competent authorities on the management of selected areas in areas beyond national jurisdiction in the North-East Atlantic. Note by the secretariat

Status of the environmental management plan for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Note by the Secretariat

Decision of the Council relating to the budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2013-2014

Decision of the Council relating International Seabed Aurthority concerning the candidate for the election of the Secretary-General

Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides by the Government of the Republic of Korea

Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides by the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer

Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by UK Seabed Resources Ltd.

Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd.

Report and recommendations of the Legal and Technical Commission to the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for the approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules by G TEC Sea Mineral Resources NV

Summary report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission during the eighteenth session of the International Seabed Authority

Decision of the Council relating to the summary report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission

Decision of the Council relating to an environmental management plan for the Clarion-Clipperton Zone

Decision of the Council relating to the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Cobalt-rich Ferromanganese Crusts in the Area

Decision of the Council relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides by the Government of the Republic of Korea

Decision of the Council relating to a request for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules submitted by Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd.

Decision of the Council relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides by the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer

Decision of the Council relating to a request for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules submitted by UK Seabed Resources Ltd.

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to a request for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules submitted by G-TEC Sea Mineral Resources NV

Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the status of fees paid for processing of applications for approval of plans of work for exploration and rela ted matters

Statement of the President of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on the work of the Council during the eighteenth session

Provisional agenda for the Finance Committee

Financial implications of subscribing to the statute of the International Civil Service Commission. Report of the Secretary-General

Implementation of International Public Sector Accounting Standards

Cost-Savings and Efficiency Measures

Status of fees paid for processing of applications for approval of plans of work for exploration and related matters. Report of the Secretary-General

Provisional agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission

Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides by the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs of the Government of the Republic of Korea

Application for the approval of a plan of work for  exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Area by the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer. Summary submitted by the applicant

Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules

Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules

Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area by Marawa Research and Exploration Ltd.

Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission

Functions, working practices and anticipated programme of work of the Legal and Technical Commission for the period from 2012 to 2016. Note by the Secretariat

Report on informal consultations between contractors and the Secretariat, Kingston, 9-11 January 2012. Note by the Secretariat

Report on the International Workshop on Environmental Management Needs for Exploration and Exploitation of Deep Sea Minerals. Note by the Secretariat

Proposed amendments to the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules in the Area. Note by the Secretariat

Recommendations for the guidance of contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental impacts arising from exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Area. Note by the Secretariat

Evaluation by the Legal and Technical Commission of applications for plans of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules. Note by the Secretariat

Evaluation by the Legal and Technical Commission of applications for plans of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules. Note by the Secretariat

Evaluation by the Legal and Technical Commission of applications for plans of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides. Note by the Secretariat

Evaluation by the Legal and Technical Commission of applications for plans of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides. Note by the Secretariat

Selection of candidates, with a view to the implementation of training programmes. Note by the Secretariat

Selection of candidates, with a view to the implementation of training programmes. Note by the Secretariat. Addendum

Periodic review of the implementation of the plans of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area. Report of the Secretary-General