JAMAICA, Kingston (23 May 2018) – – Deep Ocean Resources Development Co., Ltd. (DORD), in accordance with its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with the International Seabed Authority, is offering five (5) At-Sea training places for candidates from developing States within its 2019 training programme.
The objective of the training is to expose trainees to onboard skills and geophysical technique for the exploration of deep-sea mineral resources.
Message from Secretary-General Michael Lodge On the Occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2018
JAMAICA, Kingston (22 May 2018) – – Fifty years ago, the international community took a decision to set aside the resources of the seabed beyond national jurisdiction as the common heritage of mankind and to place its administration in the hands of an international organization to be created for that specific purpose.
Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority Announces Key Initiatives at World Maritime University Global Ocean Conference 2018
JAMAICA, Kingston (15 May 2018) – – International Seabed Authority Secretary-General Michael Lodge announced various efforts undertaken by the Authority to develop Transformative Partnerships for Ocean Sustainability at the recent World Maritime University Global Ocean Conference 2018 that was held in Malmö, Sweden, between 8-9 May 2018.
Seabed Authority Exhibits at Offshore Technology Conference 2018
JAMAICA, Kingston (11 May 2018) – – The Authority participated recently in the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston which was held from 30 April to 3 May 2018.
Seabed Authority to Host International Workshop on Developing REMPs
JAMAICA, Kingston (25 April 2018) – – The International Seabed Authority will be hosting a workshop on the Development of a Framework for Regional Environmental Management Plans (REMPs) for Polymetallic Sulphide Deposits in Mid-Ocean Ridges at the University of Szczecin-Geocentrum, in Szczecin, Poland, from 27-29 June 2018.
OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: 2018 JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya Training Programme
JAMAICA, Kingston (23 April 2018) – – JSC Yuzhmorgeologiya is offering six places for candidates from developing States under its 2018 contractor training programme.
Permanent Representative of Italy Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority
JAMAICA, Kingston (19 April 2018) – – His Excellency Mr. Sebastiano Cardi, today presented his credentials to Secretary-General, Michael Lodge, as the new Permanent Representative of Italy to the International Seabed Authority.
Permanent Representative of China Presents Credentials to the International Seabed Authority
JAMAICA, Kingston (5 April 2018) – – His Excellency Mr. TIAN Qi, today presented his credentials to Secretary-General, Michael Lodge, as the new Permanent Representative of the People’s Republic of China to the International Seabed Authority.