International Seabed Mineral Management Decree 2013 (No. 21 of 2013).

This Act provides for the establishment of the Fiji International Seabed Authority as a body corporate and the management and administration of mineral activities affecting the seabed, an Area under contract with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and under sponsorship by a State Party, i.e. a State Party to the Law of the Sea Convention, sponsoring a person to carry out exploration or exploitation of minerals in the Area in accordance with Article 153 (2) (b) of the Convention. Objectives of the Decree include: to establish a clear and stable legal operating environment for Sponsored Parties or parties engaged by the Authority to undertake Seabed Mineral Activities in the Area and to ensure that Seabed Mineral Activities are carried out under Fiji s effective control.