KINGSTON JAMAICA, 25 May 2010 – – The China Ocean Mineral Resources Research and Development Association (COMRA) has submitted an application to the International Seabed Authority for approval of a plan of work for exploration for polymetallic sulphides.
International Seabed Authority & Tongji University Announces Scholarship Programme
In a bid to further strengthen the existing cooperation with the International Seabed Authority, China has granted funding to support between 3 – 5 candidates from developing countries in the field of marine sciences to pursue Masters or Doctorate degrees in Marine Science at the Tongji University in Shanghai, China.
Seabed Authority Concludes 16th Session; Adpts Draft Regulations On Polymetallic Sulphides And Elects New Council Members
A framework for the future development of mineral resources of the deep seabed was realised at the 16th Session of the ISA with the approval of Regulations to govern prospecting and exploration for polymetallic sulphides in the Area.
Seabed Assembly Adopts $13,014,700 Budget For Authority’s Operations In 2011-2012
The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority, meeting in Kingston this morning adopted a $13,014,700 budget for the Authority’s operations for the 2011-2012 biennium.
Seabed Council To Approve Sulphides Regulations
The Council of the International Seabed Authority in a meeting yesterday afternoon decided by consensus to adopt a draft decision related to the Regulations which it had continued to deliberate upon at the 16th Session.
Nauru Proposal Gets Seabed Council Attention
The Council of the International Seabed Authority yesterday heard divergent views on a proposal by Nauru for an advisory opinion from the Seabed Disputes Chambers of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.
Assembly And Council Meetings To Continue Deliberations At ISA 16th Session On Monday 3 May 2010
In its meetings on Friday, the ISA Assembly continued deliberations on a range of issues including the need for the adoption of the draft regulations on polymetallic sulphides, the promotino of training of scientists from developing countries through the Authority’s Endowment Fund and the need for more technical workshops and regional sensitization seminars.
ISA Assembly Elects Vice Presidents, Begins Debate On Report Of The Secretary-General
The Assembly of the International Seabed Authority yesterday elected Bangladesh (Asian Group), Uganda (African Group), Czech Republic (Eastern European Group) and Trinidad and Tobago (Group of Latin American and Caribbean States) as its Vice-Presidents for 2010.
Syamal Kanti Das Of India Elected President Of ISA Council For 2010
Syamal Kanti Das of India was yesterday elected President of Council of the International Seabed Authority for 2010.