ISA Calls For Applications For COMRA Training Programme in 2015

The International Seabed Authority is calling for applications for the training programme to be provided by China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) in 2015 pursuant to the contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides between the International Seabed Authority and COMRA. COMRA is scheduling to provide on-land training opportunities in 2015 for four… Continue reading ISA Calls For Applications For COMRA Training Programme in 2015

ISA and IFREMER Sign Exploration Contract for Poly metallic Sulphides

The International Seabed Authority and the Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer (Ifremer) have signed a 15-year contract for exploration for polymetallic sulphides.  The contract was signed in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France on 18 November 2014 by the Secretary-General of the Authority, Nii Allotey Odunton and the President-Managing Director of Ifremer, François Jacq. The exploration area… Continue reading ISA and IFREMER Sign Exploration Contract for Poly metallic Sulphides

Chilean Delegation Visits the ISA Secretariat

A Chilean Delegation led by His Excellency, Ambassador Eduardo Bonilla Menchaca, Chile’s Ambassador to Jamaica and Permanent Representative to the International Seabed Authority made a two-day visit to the ISA Secretariat on Wednesday and Thursday, 15th and 16th October 2014.  Ambassador Bonilla Menchaca was accompanied by Captain Fernando J. Mingram of the Armada de Chile, Executive Secretary of… Continue reading Chilean Delegation Visits the ISA Secretariat