Africa
Mozambique Signs IMO Anti-Piracy Code
The Code of Conduct concerning the Repression of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden (Djibouti Code of Conduct) on July 6 signed on behalf of Mozambique by His Excellency Carlos dos Santos, High Commissioner of the Republic of Mozambique in the Uni
AIPN Releases 2012 Version of Model LNG MSPA
The Board of Directors of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN) has published the 2012 version of its unified Model LNG Master Sale and Purchase Agreement (MSPA). “The 2012 version broadens the 2009 MSPA to address a variety of liquefied natural gas (LNG) trading arrangements
EU NAVFOR Frigate Scirocco Rescues Comoros Flagged Supply Vessel
On the afternoon of July 4, in the rough seas of the Gulf of Aden, EU Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) Italian Frigate Scirocco rescued a Comoros flagged supply vessel which had been adrift and in total black out for more than 13 hours. The entire operation lasted in excess of 24 hours and was […]
WHOI: Atlantic Ocean’s Microscopic Plants Blooming Begins
Across the horizon and miles out to sea toward the north, the Atlantic Ocean’s spring and summer ritual unfolds entailing the blooming of countless microscopic plants, or phytoplankton. In what’s known as the North Atlantic Bloom, an immense number of phytoplankton burst into existence, first “green
Ghana: Korle Lagoon Dredging Project Yet to Begin
The Public Relations Manager of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Robert Coleman said that the Korle Lagoon dredging project will kick start once the parliamentary approval is given for the procurement of the requisite equipment needed for the dredging. According to myjoyonline.com, two months ago, the Local
Reportlinker Publishes New Market Research Report
Reportlinker.com announced that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Description The comprehensive LNG report provides complete data and analysis of global LNG industry. Countries, companies and terminals information is provided in detail. All regasification and liquefaction m
IMEWE Cable Malfunctions near Alexandria (Egypt)
On Wednesday a malfunction on the internet cable IMEWE caused the internet blackout which continued on Thursday as well, according to dailystar.com. Telecommunications Minister Nicolas Sehnaoui stated: “There is a crisis due to an internet blackout and we are unable to fix the broken cable near Alex
Nigeria: Official Urges Government to Dredge Alagbole Waterways
The Punch reports that Mr. Julius Oloro, the Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area, Lagos State, on Wednesday appealed to the state government to dredge the waterways in the area. Oloro said the call became necessary because of the devastating effects of floods occasioned by the blockage
Nigeria: Brass LNG FID to Be Taken by 2013 Q1
The Final Investment Decision for the Brass LNG Project will be taken by the first quarter of 2013, Chairman of Brass LNG Limited, Dr. Jackson Gaius-Obaseki announced at the 8th Annual General Meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, according to Punchng.com. “By the end of the first quarter of 2012, management
Pirates Attack Oil Tanker Off Nigeria
An international watchdog says pirates have attacked an oil tanker off Nigeria but failed to board it or harm its crew. The attack occurred early yesterday in the Gulf of Guinea off western Africa, according to the London’s-based International Maritime Bureau. The six pirates chased the tanker and s
NIS: Dredging, Land Reclamation Responsible for Flooding (Nigeria)
The Punch reports that the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) on Saturday said increase in human activities, such as land reclamation and dredging, had resulted in reduction of water storing capacity, thus leading to flooding. The NIS President, Mr. Bode Adeaga, who stated this at the 47th Annu
France: Bureau Veritas Unveils New Guidance for Wind Farm Service Ships
Leading international classification society Bureau Veritas has published guidance for designers and builders of Wind Farm Service Ships. Maxime Pachot, offshore service vessel manager at Bureau Veritas, says, “Although some of the existing Offshore Service Vessel fleet can perform the tasks necessa