Operational Aspects of Implementing Regulatory Frameworks to Manage Deep-Sea Mining Activities

Abstract

There are several regulatory frameworks that are already in place from an international context for maritime activities at sea that would apply to deep-sea mining operations and guide the operational implementation of such frameworks. There are also many examples of regulatory frameworks that are implemented by national authorities which are in line with United Nations conventions and agreements that could provide insights for the development and implementation of regulatory and non-regulatory framework for deep-sea mining. This chapter uses analogies drawn from maritime spatial planning and other international regulatory frameworks such as shipping and fisheries to provide insight and lessons learned for the development and implementation of deep-sea mining regulatory and non-regulatory frameworks.