S.No | Country | Date and Year of Sign | Partner Agency | Areas of Cooperation | Major Accomplishments |
1 | Jamaica | PMN - Signed in Sept 2016 and extended till 2027 | International Seabed Authority, Kingston | Contract for Exploration Of Polymetallic India Nodules (PMN) and Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS). |
India has 2 exploration contracts in Indian Ocean, viz. for exploration of Polymetallic Nodules (PMN) and Polymetallic sulphides and regular activities are being undertaken by MoES institutes in relation to ISA guidelines. |