Africa
Aminex to Drill Nyuni-2 Sidetrack, Offshore Tanzania
Aminex PLC (“Aminex” or the “Company”) provides the following update on progress at its Nyuni-2 well, offshore Tanzania. After successfully mastering the most difficult of the anticipated drilling zones in the well, several days have now been spent attempting to clear rubber debris from a number of
Oil Tanker ‘Newlead Avra’ Leaves Libya without Cargo
The oil tanker Newlead Avra, which had been traveling to the port of Mellitah in western Libya, failed to load a cargo… By Alaric Nightingale (Bloomberg) [mappress] Source: Bloomberg, September 15, 2011.
International Economy Loses USD 12 Billion Annually Due to Maritime Piracy
The international economy suffers losses amounting to 12 billion US dollars annually due to piracy at sea, an increasing problem especially… (FinancialMirror) [mappress] Source: FinancialMirror, September 15, 2011;
August Spot LNG Rates Climb, Drewry Says
Rates to ship spot, or short-term, supplies of liquefied natural gas more than doubled in August … (bloomberg) [mappress] Source: bloomberg, September 15, 2011
Russian Warship Severomorsk Ends Anti-Piracy Mission in Gulf of Aden
A Russian task force from the Northern Fleet led by the destroyer Severomorsk has concluded its anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden and… (Rian) [mappress] Source: Rian, September 14, 2011;
Nigeria: Lagos State Government Warns Illegal Sand Miners
The Lagos State government has again warned illegal sand miners operating across the state to stop their illegal activities or face arrest… (tribune) [mappress] Source: tribune, September 15, 2011
ASW Ship Severomorsk Releases Greek Tanker from Pirates
Marines from large ASW ship Severomorsk released Greek tanker United Emblem captured by pirates on Sept 10, told Mikhail Voitenko, Maritime Bulletin‘s editor. Full-loaded tanker United Emblem was sailing from port of Fujairah to Marseille. On Sept 10 at 6.27 am (GMT) the tanker’s crew sent distress
International Chamber of Shipping Urges Shipowners to Get EEDI
The Board of Directors of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), whose member national shipowners’ associations represent all sectors and trades and over 80% of the world merchant fleet, met in London on 13 September. CO2 Regulation ICS members expressed great satisfaction with the adoption in
Oil Tanker ‘Newlead Avra’ Waits off Libya for Loading Instruction
An oil tanker is waiting off Libya for loading instructions, the owner of the vessel said on Tuesday… Reporting by Jessica Donati(Reuters) [mappress] Source: Reuters, September 14, 2011;
Sierra Gold Corporation Announces Assay Results
Sierra Gold Corp. announces latest assay results. Sierra Gold Corp. has received the assay results from SGS Labs in Lakefield, Ontario from its Yele properties. The dredging and grab samples produced the following results: The Yele properties are on a feeder river to the Pampana, which is well known
Wood Mackenzie Says Speculative LNG Tanker Orders Face Uncertainty
Energy research consultancy Wood Mackenzie Tuesday warned about the possibility of a declining freight market with limited employment opport… (platts) [mappress] Source: platts, September 13, 2011;
Tanzania: Aminex, Key Petroleum in Assets Swap Deal
Aminex announces the following further reorganisation of its Tanzanian exploration portfolio: Aminex and Key Petroleum Ltd. (‘Key’) currently participate 50-50 in the West Songo-Songo Production Sharing Agreement (‘PSA’) in Tanzania, with Key as the operating partner. Progress has been slow to date