Draft regional environmental management plan for the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge open for consultation until 3 June

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking comments on the draft regional environmental management plan (REMP) for the area of the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge with a focus on polymetallic sulphide deposits. The draft REMP for the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge was prepared by ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission (LTC). It draws on the outcomes from three… Continue reading Draft regional environmental management plan for the northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge open for consultation until 3 June

ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of one (1) candidate to benefit from Nauru Ocean Resources Inc training opportunity

On 18 March 2022, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of one (1) candidate for an at-sea training opportunity provided by Nauru Ocean Resources Inc (NORI) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA. The selected candidate is Jameal Magno from… Continue reading ISA Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of one (1) candidate to benefit from Nauru Ocean Resources Inc training opportunity

ISA hosts the first virtual end-of-training certificate presentation ceremony with beneficiaries of the Contractors’ Training Programme

**Faites défiler vers le bas pour le communiqué en français.** On 31 March 2022, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) hosted the first ever ceremony to present end-of-training certificates to nationals from developing States who benefitted from opportunities provided by ISA Contractors under the Contractors’ Training Programme in 2021 and 2022. Despite the… Continue reading ISA hosts the first virtual end-of-training certificate presentation ceremony with beneficiaries of the Contractors’ Training Programme