The Mining Code comprises the rules and regulations for all mining activities on the deep seabed, from prospecting and exploration to the actual mining of minerals.
The deep sea is one of the last regions on earth largely untouched by humans. The exploitation of mineral resources from deep-sea deposits could become more important due to rising metal prices and greater demand.
More and larger ships are sailing the world's oceans. Due to their high tonnages, ocean-going vessels can be a comparably environment-friendly means of transport. There is still considerable potential to design and construct them in such a way that they pollute the environment less. Proposals need to be developed and implemented at all levels of maritime policy..
