ISA hosts its annual sessions at its headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. At the Annual Sessions, representatives from member States of ISA meet, discuss and formulate the work of the International Seabed Authority and its Secretariat. All session documents are available online here in all six official languages of the International Seabed Authority.
| 22nd Session | 4-22 July 2016 |
Election to fill vacancies in the Council for the Period 2017-2020 in accordance with Article 161, Paragraph 3 of the Convention
Indicative list of member States of the International Seabed Authority 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 for the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
Periodic Review of the International Seabed Authority pursuant to UNCLOS Article 154
Periodic Review of the International Seabed Authority Pursuant to UNCLOS Article 154. Interim Report. Comments by the Review Committee
Comments by the Legal and Technical Commission on the Interim Report on the periodic review of the International Seabed Authority pursuant to Article 154 of the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea and the comments by the Review Committee
Comments by the Finance Committee on the Interim Report on the periodic review of the International Seabed Authority pursuant to Article 154 of the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea and the comments by the Review Committee
Provisional agenda of the Assembly
Draft decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2017-2018
Draft decision of the Assembly regarding the interim report of the first periodic review of the international regime of the Area pursuant to article 154 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary
Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the African Minerals Development Centre.
Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Durham University’s Centre for Borders Research
Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of RESOLVE
Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew)
Request for observer status in accordance with rule 82, paragraph 1 (e), of the rules of procedure of the Assembly on behalf of the Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative
List of Delegations to the 22nd Session
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
Election of the members of the Finance Committee. List of candidates submitted by States parties
Election of the members of the Finance Committee. Addendum
Election of the members of the Finance Committee. List of candidates submitted by States parties. Addendum
Election of the members of the Finance Committee. List of candidates submitted by States parties. Addendum
Election of the members of the Finance Committee. List of candidates submitted by States parties
Election of the members of the Finance Committee. List of candidates submitted by States parties. Addendum
Election to fill a 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 of 10 December 1982
Periodic review of the international regime of the Area pursuant to article 154 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2017-2018. Report of the Secretary-General.
Report of the Finance Committee
Credentials of representatives to the twenty-second session of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority. Report of the Credentials Committee
Decision of the Assembly relating to the credentials of representatives to the twenty-second session of the International Seabed Authority
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 regarding the interim report of the first periodic review of the international regime of the Area pursuant to article 154 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
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 budget of the Authority for the financial period 2017-2018
Decision of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election of members of 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 of 10 December 1982
Statement by the President of the Assembly of the International Seabed Authority on the work of the Assembly at its twenty-second session
Provisional agenda of the Council
Draft decision of the Council relating to the budget of the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2017-2018
Draft decision of the Council relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts by the Government of the Republic of Korea
Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by Interoceanmetal Joint Organization for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Interoceanmetal Joint Organization and the Authority
Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by Yuzhmorgeologiya for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Yuzhmorgeologiya and the Authority
Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Government of the Republic of Korea for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Authority
Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and the Authority
Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. and the Authority
Draft decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer and the Authority
Agenda of the Council
Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission. List of candidates submitted by States parties
Election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission. List of candidates submitted by States parties
Issues associated with the conduct of marine scientific research in exploration areas
Election to fill a vacancy on the Legal and Technical Commission in accordance with article 163, paragraph 7, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982
Status of contracts for exploration in the Area. Report of the Secretary-General
Agreement of cooperation between the International Seabed Authority and the International Hydrographic Organization
Periodic review of the implementation of the plans of work for exploration in the Area
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
Proposed budget for the International Seabed Authority for the financial period 2017-2018. Report 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 cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts by the Government of the Republic of Korea
Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Interoceanmetal Joint Organization and the International Seabed Authority.
Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Yuzhmorgeologiya and the International Seabed Authority
Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the International Seabed Authority
Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and the International Seabed Authority
Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. and the International Seabed Authority
Application for extension of the contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer and the International Seabed Authority
Report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission on the work of the Commission at its session in 2016
Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the budget of the Authority for the financial period 2017-2018
Report of the Finance Committee
Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts by the Government of the Republic of Korea
Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by Interoceanmetal Joint Organization for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Interoceanmetal Joint Organization and the Authority
Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by Yuzhmorgeologiya for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Yuzhmorgeologiya and the Authority
Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Government of the Republic of Korea for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Authority
Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and the Authority
Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between Deep Ocean Resources Development Co. Ltd. and the Authority
Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to an application by the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer for extension of a contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules between the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer and the Authority
Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority concerning the candidates for the election of the Secretary-General
Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the summary report of the Chair of the Legal and Technical Commission
Decision of the Council of the International Seabed Authority relating to the election of members of the Legal and Technical Commission
Summary report of the President of the Council of the International Seabed Authority on the work of the Council during its twenty-second session
Provisional agenda for the Finance Committee
Possibility, from a legal perspective, of considering advances from the Endowment Fund for Marine Scientific Research in the Area to the Voluntary Trust Fund to be grants
Implementation of cost-saving measures. Report of the Secretary-General
Working Capital Fund. Note by the Secretary-General
Investment options regarding the Endowment Fund of the International Seabed Authority
Provisional Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
Agenda of the Legal and Technical Commission
Procedures and criteria for the extension of an approved plan of work for exploration pursuant to section 1, paragraph 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 of 10 December 1982
Review of training proposals submitted in the context of applications for extensions of plans of work for exploration
Selection of candidates for training programmes under plans of work for exploration
Status of contracts for exploration in the Area
Procedures for the handling of confidential data and information pursuant to rule 12 of the rules of procedure of the Legal and Technical Commission
Implementation of Nauru Ocean Resources Incorporated training programme, December 2015
Selection of candidates for training programmes proposed by Global Sea Mineral Resources NV, China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association and Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation
Issues relating to the operation of the Enterprise, in particular the legal, technical and financial implications for the Authority and for States parties
Application for approval of a plan of work for exploration for cobalt-rich ferromanganese crusts by the Government of the Republic of Korea
Selection of candidates for a training programme proposed by l’Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer. Recommendation by the Legal and Technical Commission
Review of the implementation of the environmental management plan for the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone
Issues related to the sponsorship of contracts for exploration in the Area, monopolization, effective control and related matters
Periodic review of the implementation of the plans of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area
