Africa
BP: First Gas Flows from Seth Field Offshore Egypt
On the 23rd of June, first gas from the $334 million Seth development commenced approximately 18 months from project sanction, which is 15 weeks ahead of schedule. Seth field is located 60km offshore in the Ras El Bar concession in the East Nile Delta Mediterranean, close to existing producing Ha’py
The Netherlands Extends Its Protection of Food Transports to Somalia
The deployment of a Dutch military security team for the protection of World Food Programme transports to Somalia will be extended by a maximum of 3 months. That was the upshot of a letter sent to the House of Representatives on behalf of the Government by Minister of Foreign Affairs Rosenthal and M
Moore Stephens – Shipping Confidence Rises for Fourth Successive Quarter
Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry increased in the three months ended May 2012, to reach their highest level since February 2011, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from leading accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens. This is the fourth successive quarter
Global Cruise Industry Announces Two New Safety Policies
On behalf of the global cruise industry, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and the European Cruise Council (ECC) yesterday announced that the cruise industry has adopted two new safety policies. These policies, which address issues related to the recording of passenger nationality and th
Total Wins Kenyan Block
Total today announced the signature of a production sharing contract with the Kenyan government for Block L22, which it will operate with a 100% interest. Covering an area of more than 10,000 square kilometers, the exploration license is located offshore the Lamu Archipelago in water depths of betwe
Kenya: Total Awarded Offshore L22 License in Lamu Basin
Total announced the signature of a production sharing contract with the Kenyan government for Block L22, which it will operate with a 100% interest. Covering an area of more than 10,000 square kilometers, the exploration license is located offshore the Lamu Archipelago in water depths of between 2,0
Gardline’s Survey Vessel on Way to Cameroon
Gardline’s coastal survey vessel the George D, named after the founder of the company, George Darling was lifted from the dock in Great Yarmouth early Tuesday morning and loaded onto the mighty 7002 tonne MV Pangini for its transportation to Douala, the largest port and city in Cameroon. The George
Gardline Vessel George D Starts Its Journey to Cameroon Onboard MV Pangini
Gardline’s coastal survey vessel the George D, named after the founder of the company, George Darling was lifted from the dock in Great Yarmouth early Tuesday morning and loaded onto the mighty 7002 tonne MV Pangini for its transportation to Douala, the largest port and city in Cameroon. The George
Gardline’s Survey Vessel George D Onboard MV Pangini on Route to Cameroon
Gardline’s coastal survey vessel the George D, named after the founder of the company, George Darling was lifted from the dock in Great Yarmouth early Tuesday morning and loaded onto the mighty 7002 tonne MV Pangini for its transportation to Douala, the largest port and city in Cameroon. The George
Total, Kenya Sign PSC for L22 Offshore Block
French supermajor Total has signed a production sharing contract (PSC) with the Kenyan government for Block L22. Total, which has been present in exploration and production in Kenya since 2011, will operate the block with a 100% interest. Covering an area of more than 10,000 square kilometers, the e
Djiboutian President Attends Opening of Djiboutian Naval Operations Centre
On Wednesday, June 23 His Excellency Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti, attended the opening of the new Djiboutian Naval Operations Centre. Djiboutian military and civilian authorities were present, along with representatives from the USA and France, who provided support to
ICS Opposes 1,000 Mile Routing Measure in Mozambique Channel (UK)
At a meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Safety of Navigation (2- 6 July in London) the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) – which represents global shipowners and 80% of the world merchant fleet – will be opposing a proposal to establish a new recommended