13. Notes with satisfaction the ongoing work of the International Seabed Authority ("the Authority"), including the issuance of contracts for exploration in accordance with the Convention, the Agreement and the Regulations on Prospecting and Exploration for Polymetallic Nodules in the Area;The contract with the remaining registered pioneer investor is expected to be issued in the very near future.
13. 满意地注意到国际海底管理局（"管理局"）正在持续进行的工作，包括依照公约、协定和《"区域"内多金属结核探矿和勘探规章》其余已登记先驱投资者的合同预期不久就会发出。 发出勘探合同；