Africa
Nigeria: Lagos Government Promises Stricter Enforcement of Environmental Laws
Chairman of Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, Bayo Suleiman says his department is out to assist… More info: sunnewsonline By COSMAS OMEGOH [mappress] Source: sunnewsonline, August 17, 2011
Suez Canal LNG Traffic Rises in July
Northbound Suez Canal LNG traffic rebounded in July after dropping off in June, although average cargo size declined… (argusmedia) [mappress] Source: argusmedia, August 17, 2011;
ASW Ship Severomorsk Escorts 9th Convoy With 2 Russian-Crewed Ships
Crew of large ASW ship Severomorsk continues successful patrolling in the Gulf of Aden. Northern Fleet mariners on Aug 13 began to escort another convoy consisting of three ships flying flags of Cyprus, Liberia, and Panama. Dry cargo ship Valdai and tanker Zaliv Anadyr are Russian-crewed. This is th
16.500 DWT Tanker Built for South African UNICORN Company Completes Sea Trials
After 16.500 DWT Product Oil/Chemical tanker set sail for its sea trials on July 16, SF shipyard announced yesterday that the vessel has successfully completed all test. These tests were carried out in order to inspect ships readiness for open seas and all equipment installed previously. Hull No 9#1
The Netherlands: Offshore Energy 2011 Reflects Confidence in Oil & Gas Industry
As energy demand is rising again, the year 2011 marks a turning point in the oil & gas industry with increased investments in the entire value chain. Offshore Energy in Amsterdam (11 & 12 October 2011), clearly reflects the confidence that governs the industry today. In four years time, the number o
Russian Ministry of Transport Expects More Traffic Through Northern Sea Route
Cargo transport through the Northern Sea Route is expected to skyrocket in course of the next decade. Climate change makes it possible to use… (barentsobserver) [mappress] Source: barentsobserver, August 15, 2011
Nigeria: ClampOn Gets Order to Replace Sand Monitoring System on EA Field
ClampOn has received an order to supply more than 30 topside particle monitors for the EA field in Nigeria, operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company SPDC. The sensors will be delivered in September and will replace an existing sand monitoring system that has not been working to Shell’s expect
Ghana: Tullow Oil Contracts DOF Subsea to Provide Jumper/Spool Installation Services
Aberdeen-based specialist subsea service company DOF Subsea UK, a subsidiary of DOF ASA, has secured a contract with Tullow Oil to provide… (subseauk) [mappress] Source: subseauk, August 12, 2011;
Ships Avoid Benin Waters Due to Piracy
A spike in pirate attacks off Benin has forced dozens of ships to steer clear of the West African state’s waters, the head of the country’s navy said of a trend that… Benin’s President Boni Yayi has called for a summit on the issue. (Reuters) [mappress] Source: Reuters, August 12, 2011
African Petroleum Spuds First Well Offshore Liberia
African Petroleum Corporation Limited commenced drilling its first exploration well in Liberia on 8 August 2011 with the Maersk Deliverer semi-submersible deepwater drilling rig. The Company has a 100% interest in Blocks LB-08 and LB-09 and is fully funded for a further 5 additional exploration well
UK: World Container Terminal Ownership Ranking
In this year’s ‘Global Container Terminal Operators’ annual report, Drewry Maritime Research has introduced an additional ranking of terminal operators which includes SIPG, China Merchants, Modern Terminals and Ports America in the Top 10. The Drewry World Container Terminal Ownership Ranking has b
Cameroon: Bowleven Starts Drilling Sapele-3 Well
Bowleven, the West Africa focused oil and gas exploration group traded on AIM, announces that drilling has commenced on the Sapele-3 well, Douala Basin, offshore Cameroon, with the Sapphire Driller jack-up rig. The Sapele-3 well, located around sixteen kilometres North West of the Sapele-1 location,