Africa
Suspected Pirates Open Fire on ESPS Patino
At first light on 12 January 2012, having just completed the escort of a World Food Programme ship carrying food-aid into Somalia and while operating close to the Somali port of Mogadishu, the EU NAVFOR Flagship, the ESPS PATINO, was approached by one skiff with a group of suspected pirates onboard.
PF Task Unit Arrives in Gulf of Aden to Keep Anti-Piracy Watch
Pacific Fleet (PF) task unit consisting of large ASW ship Admiral Tributs, tanker Pechenga, and seagoing tug MB-37 has arrived in the Gulf of Aden to keep anti-piracy watch. PF naval mariners headed by Capt 1 rank Ildar Akhmerov will spend several months maintaining maritime security near the Horn o
USA: Sabine Pass Re-Exports LNG Cargo
The U.S. Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas terminal re-exported a LNG cargo Sunday, according to shipping data. The cargo is being hauled by Seri Balquis, a 157,610 cubic-meter tanker, and is heading to Asia. According to shipping data, the cargo is due to arrive at Port Said in Egypt on Jan. 23. Th
Egypt: Prime Minister Revives Land Reclamation Plan
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri decided yesterday to revive the plan on land reclamation after a seven-year stoppage… (allafrica) [mappress] Source: allafrica, January 12, 2012;
Submarine Cables Bring New Opportunities to Africa
Telecommunication experts are excited about the opportunities that the improved fiber optic cables capability brings to Africa. As highlighted, the major jump in the segment will be seen in a year ahead across the entire continent, especially in Uganda, said Warid Telecom’s former executive Yussif K
BIMCO Calls for Tighter International Regulation of World Shipping
A Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) study has called for tighter regulation of shipping on a global basis that will take practical and pragmatic steps to enhance the environment. The study also sought more concerted action to suppress piracy and an end to persecution of seafarers inv
PGS Begins MC3D Survey in Kwanza/Benguela Basins Offshore Angola
The Ramform Valiant, a seismic vessel owned and operated by Petroleum Geo-Services ASA, has started acquisition of over 26,000 km² of GeoStreamer® data in five blocks in the Kwanza/Benguela Basins in Angola. The size of the survey area corresponds to an area slightly larger than Massachusetts or Wal
African Petroleum Acquires Offshore Block in Ivory Coast
African Petroleum Corporation Limited, an oil and gas company focused on exploration in West Africa region, has entered into an agreement with PETROCI and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire to acquire one offshore exploration permit covering block CI-513 (“Permit”). The block is located in the Western Of
Danish Warship Absalon Captures Pirate Vessel
Danish warship Absalon captured a pirate vessel; as a result of the operation held off Somalia, 14 hostages were released and 25 suspected pirates were arrested. Absalon was acting under NATO Operation Ocean Shield aimed at protection of civil shipping from pirate attacks. “The operation went as pla
UK: ICS Publishes Latest Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published its latest annual Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table. The Table collates various data available in the public domain. Under the supervision of ICS’s member national shipowners’ associations, the presentation of the Table for 2011
Nigeria: Importers Urge FG to Review Port Tariffs
The Federal Government has been urged to review port tariffs. Importers, who spoke with The Nation, said the review became necessary to … By Oluwakemi Dauda (thenationonlineng) [mappress] Source: thenationonlineng, January 10, 2012;
Reportlinker Publishes New HVDC Converter Stations Global Analysis
Reportlinker announced a “High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Converter Stations – Global Market Size, Average Pricing, Equipment Market Share and Competitive Landscape Analysis to 2020”. Summary This report starts with an introduction to the global HVDC converter station market. The next chapter tal