JAMAICA, Kingston (21 June 2016) – – On 20 June 2016, Secretary-General Nii Odunton addressed the 26th meeting of States Parties to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea in New York. In his statement, he referred to the Legal and Technical Commission’s focus on priority items on its agenda at the… Continue reading ISA Secretary-General Addresses 26th Meeting of States Parties to UNCLOS

JAMAICA, Kingston (8 June 2016) – – On Wednesday, 8 June 2016, Ambassador Vladimir Vinokurov  presented his credentials to Secretary-General Nii Allotey Odunton of the Authority as the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the Authority. Joining the diplomatic service in 1981, Ambassador Vinokurov has travelled widely on diplomatic postings within Russia and beyond.  His most recent posting… Continue reading Ambassador of the Russian Federation presents credentials to the International Seabed Authority

JAMAICA, Kingston (1 June 2016) – – With a third of the world’s seafloor area covered by the Economic Exclusive Zone and areas of the Continental Shelf, reporting requirements for mineral resources and mineral reserves are set by laws of nations within which the exploration companies operate. In an AMC Consultants newsletter article, (as quoted… Continue reading International Seabed Authority Reporting Standard Highlighted in AMC Seafloor Mineral Resources Article