Key points
- IOM is offering two training opportunities in September-October 2020 for candidates from developing States under its exploration contract with the International Seabed Authority.
- The contract for exploration of polymetallic nodules was signed on 29 March 2001 and extended on 25 May 2017.
- Selected candidates will receive six weeks of multidisciplinary training covering legal framework, exploration activities, environmental research, economic cycle and metallurgical processing.
- Applications should be submitted by email to training@isa.org.jm or through the online training portal by the 31 January 2020 deadline.
Szczecin (Poland) Interoceanmetal Joint Organization offers two (2) opportunities in September-October 2020 for candidates from developing States as part of its training programme in accordance with its Contract for exploration for polymetallic nodules signed with the Authority on 29 March 2001 and extended on 25 May 2017. Candidates will receive a comprehensive six (6) weeks multidisciplinary training in the field of polymetallic nodules project management (including legal framework, exploration activities, environmental research, economic cycle and metallurgical processing).
Details on the IOM training programme, including a list of requirements, can be found on the ISA website. Candidates from developing States are encouraged to submit applications by [email](training@isa.org.jm) or through the online training portal by the 31 January 2020 deadline.
Candidates will be selected by the Legal and Technical Commision during the upcoming meeting.
