International Seabed Authority

Hard copies of these documents are generally available from the Authority's library.

Agreements & Conventions

• 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
  
• 1994 Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
  
• Consolidated table of Ratifications/Accessions etc.,
  
• Chronological List of Ratifications, Accessions and Successions
  
• International Seabed Authority Basic Texts: Compendium of Basic Texts ISBN 976-610-547-2
  
• Law of the Sea: Compendium of Basic Documents, International Seabed Authority in collaboration with The Caribbean Law Publishing Company, Kingston. ISBN 976-610-374-7 (pbk - US$35) ISBN 976-610-373-9 (hardcover with slipcase - US$65). This publication may be purchased from The Caribbean Law Publishing Company. 
  
• Law of the Sea Conferences 1968-1994. 3 CD Pack
  
• Recommendations for the guidance of the contractors for the assessment of the possible environmental
  impacts arising from exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area (ISBA/7/LTC/1 Rev. 1**)
  
• Draft regulations on prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Area (ISBA/13/C/WP.1)