On 26 May 2023, the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) hosted the third ceremony to present the end-of-training certificates to nationals from developing States who benefitted from opportunities provided by ISA exploration contractors under the Contractors’ Training Programme between July and December 2022.
ISA Secretary-General meets with H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco to discuss progress in deep-sea research in support of exploitation regulations
On 12 May 2023, the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, met with H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.
The International Seabed Authority announces funding opportunity for deep-sea species taxonomy projects on International Day of Biological Diversity
In celebration of the International Day of Biological Diversity, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is thrilled to announce a new funding opportunity for taxonomy projects focused on deep-sea species.
Statement of the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority Celebrating International Day of Biological Diversity
On this occasion of the International Day of Biological Diversity, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) wishes to celebrate the diversity of life that resides in the depths of our oceans and acknowledge the role of deep-sea exploration in advancing scientific knowledge and understanding of the deep sea.
ISA Secretariat holds the first 2023 meeting of national focal points for capacity development
On 18 May 2023, the national focal points in charge of liaising with the Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) on matters relating to capacity development (NAFOP-CD) met for the first time this year.
DEADLINE EXTENDED – Nominations for the 2023 Edition of ISA Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research are now open
Nominations are open for the 2023 Edition of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research.
ISA’s Legal and Technical Commission announces the selection of two (2) candidates to benefit from Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) training opportunities
On 9 May 2023, the Legal and Technical Commission of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) confirmed the selection of two (2) candidates for training opportunities provided by Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) in accordance with its obligations under its exploration contract for polymetallic nodules with ISA.
DEADLINE EXTENDED – Call for proposals for consultancy services to support the implementation of the Seabed Mining Register of the International Seabed Authority
The Secretariat of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) is seeking the services of a consultant with requisite experience and expertise in mining cadastre and strong skills in software database development and project management.
Applications now open for twelve at-sea on-board training placements with Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited (BMJ)
Applications are now open for twelve (12) at-sea on-board training placements for candidates from developing States, Members of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The placements are provided by Blue Minerals Jamaica Limited (BMJ) in accordance with its obligations under its contracts for exploration for polymetallic nodules with ISA.
