SEABED COUNCIL BEGINS SUBSTANTIVE DEBATE ON DRAFT RULES TO GOVERN

PROSPECTING OF NEWLY DISCOVERED RICH MINERALS

(Reissued as received.)

SEABED COUNCIL BEGINS DETAILED EXAMINATION OF NEW CODE

FOR POLYMETALLIC SULPHIDES, COBALT-RICH CRUSTS

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INTERNATIONAL SEABED AUTHORITY COUNCIL DEFERS DETAILED DISCUSSION ON NEW REGULATIONS

Delegations to Examine Explanatory Notes from Legal and Technical Commission

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Background Release

INTERNATIONAL SEABED AUTHORITY TO HOLD ELEVENTH SESSION

 

IN KINGSTON , JAMAICA , 15-26 AUGUST

Development of Regulatory Regime

For Exploring Deep Ocean Mineral Resources High on Agenda

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INTERNATIONAL SEABED AUTHORITY BEGINS ELEVENTH SESSION IN KINGSTON;

 

ELECTS ASSEMBLY, COUNCIL PRESIDENTS, ADOPTS AGENDAS

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Meeting of States Parties

 to Law of Sea Convention

94^th Meeting (AM)

MEETING OF STATES PARTIES TO LAW OF SEA CONVENTION CONCLUDES WITH DISCUSSION

REGARDING CONTINENTAL SHELF, CAPACITY-BUILDING FOR SMALL ISLAND STATES

Main Achievements Include Election of Judges to International Tribunal,

Appointment of External Auditor, Consideration of Secretary-General’s Report

Meeting of States Parties

 to Law of Sea Convention

93^rd Meeting (AM & PM)

MEETING OF STATES PARTIES TO LAW OF SEA CONVENTION ELECTS

SEVEN NEW JUDGES TO INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL

Meeting of States Parties

 to Law of Sea Convention

92^nd Meeting (AM)

STATES PARTIES TO LAW OF SEA CONVENTION APPROVE ADJUSTMENT

 

OF REMUNERATION FOR TRIBUNAL MEMBERS

Meeting Also Addresses Effects of Exchange Rate Fluctuation on Members of Tribunal

Meeting of States Parties

 to Law of Sea Convention

90^th & 91^st Meetings (AM & PM)

PARTIES TO LAW OF SEA CONVENTION DISCUSS EFFECTS OF OVERFISHING, LIMITS

OF CONTINENTAL SHELF, MARINE BIODIVERSITY PRESERVATION

But Some Governments Question Appropriateness

Of Meeting’s Consideration of Substantive Issues

Meeting of States Parties

to Law of Sea Convention

88^th & 89^th Meetings (AM & PM)

MEETING OF STATES PARTIES TO LAW OF SEA CONVENTION APPOINTS EXTERNAL AUDITOR

FOR INTERNATIONAL TRIBUNAL, ELECTS THREE VICE-PRESIDENTS