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  • Offshore Wind Farm Placement Conditioned by Bird Migration Study (USA)

    22 December 2010
    Research & Development

    Scientists from the BioDiversity Research Institute in Gorham have documented what they say is a significant migratory pathway for several species of falcons and northern saw-whet owls. The new study could have a bearing on where and how off-shore wind projects are sited in the future. Every spring and fall, thousands of eagles, falcons, hawks […]

  • USCG Saves 12 Crew Members of Sinking Freighter

    29 December 2015

    Twelve people have been rescued by the United States Coast Guard from their vessel taking on water in Cuban territorial seas Saturday. On Saturday, watchstanders at the Coast Guard 7th District command center received notification that the Haitian Flagged, 120-ft coastal freighter, Granam ST Anne, was taking on water in Cuban territorial seas. Two helicopters including […]

  • Maritime battery market: Sunlight takes majority stake in Lehmann Marine

    20 January 2025
    Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Outlook & Strategy

    Greek battery producer Sunlight Group has decided to acquire a 51% stake in Lehmann Marine, a Germany-based lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery systems specialist.

  • Alfred Wegener Institute: International Scholarship Programme Launched

    6 December 2013
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    The international advancement of young scientists has assumed a new dimension at the Alfred Wegener Institute: ten scholarship holders from just as many different nations will be embarking a ten-month traineeship as ocean experts this week. The Japanese Nippon Foundation and POGO (Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans) have selected the Alfred Wegener Institute […]

  • Biden Lauds Panama Canal Expansion

    20 November 2013
    Business & Finance

    Yesterday in Panama City, Vice President Biden and President Martinelli discussed ways to strengthen U.S.-Panama economic cooperation in the context of global commerce and competitiveness. Panama is the fastest growing economy in the region, expanding 10.7 percent in 2012. Panama’s largest trading partner is the United States – accounting for approximately 23 percent of all […]

  • AWI Launches International Scholarship Programme

    6 December 2013
    Business & Finance

    The international advancement of young scientists has assumed a new dimension at the Alfred Wegener Institute: ten scholarship holders from just as many different nations will be embarking a ten-month traineeship as ocean experts this week. The Japanese Nippon Foundation and POGO (Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans) have selected the Alfred Wegener Institute […]

  • Royal Caribbean Books Stronger Full Year Results in 2019

    5 February 2020
    Business & Finance

    The company said that the result was achieved despite a series of extraordinary events.

  • Germany: ‘Energiewende’ Started Over Two Decades Ago, Says WWEC 2012

    6 July 2012

    The World Wind Energy Association and the German Wind Energy Association welcome the presence of those 500 participants from 45 countries attending the conference, from wind and all other renewable energy technologies. The conference took place at a time which has brought “Energiewende” – the transformation of the energy system towards renewable energy – on […]

  • Upturn in Energy Sector Travel for Wings – But Traveller Safety Still Top Priority

    12 December 2018

    Wings Travel Management saw an overall 15 percent upturn in travel by its energy sector clients in 2018, particularly to Iraq and the Gulf States, as the steady rise in oil prices reignited investment in oil and gas exploration In addition, the global specialist energy travel and logistics provider experienced a surge in business to […]

  • Arrival of Scarabeo 9 Drilling Rig in Cuban Waters Put Off Once Again

    14 October 2011

    Delivery of a Chinese-built drilling rig that will open the first full-scale exploration for oil in Cuban waters looks unlikely until at … Reported by: Jeff Franks (Reuters) [mappress] Source: Reuters, October 14, 2011;

  • BPC cuts cost estimate for its maiden Bahamas well. Funding yet to be secured

    27 September 2019
    Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

    Bahamas Petroleum Company has further cut the estimated cost of its upcoming exploration well in the Bahamas, as it is working to secure the cash needed for drilling.

  • Yuba River Study Underway

    2 July 2015
    Business & Finance

    A study to define the feasibility of various approaches to improving habitat along California’s Yuba River is now underway. A federal cost-sharing agreement has been approved between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Yuba County Water Agency, the non-federal partner, for the $3 million feasibility study. The study will be conducted in a […]

  • Boost for Yuba River Restoration

    24 June 2019
    Business & Finance

    USACE Commanding General Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite signed the Chief’s Report last week, which sends the Yuba River Ecosystem Restoration project to Congress for authorization, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Sacramento District reports.  “A lot of hard work and dedication has gone into this effort to restore the natural habitat along one of California’s […]

  • NRL Uses Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill to Model Its Forecast Research

    18 March 2014
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s (NRL) oceanographer Dr. Jason Jolliff, published a paper in Ocean Modeling (March 2014), where he shows how NRL can also forecast where oil will go following a major spill.  “If you’re going to do forecasting,” Jolliff says, “You have to get the ocean circulation correct. It’s fundamental to all else.” Jolliff plugged […]

  • Corps Discusses Yuba River Plans

    28 October 2015
    Business & Finance

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, has expanded its series of public scoping meetings discussing the feasibility of ecosystem restoration in Northern California’s Yuba River watershed. The meetings will present an outline of the study’s purpose, a tentative schedule and provide the first opportunity for public interaction with the project team. The Corps […]

  • Corps to Discuss Yuba River Project

    12 October 2015
    Business & Finance

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, will host a series of public scoping meetings discussing the feasibility of ecosystem restoration in Northern California’s Yuba River watershed in late October and early November. These meetings will present an outline of the study’s purpose, a tentative schedule and provide the first opportunity for public interaction […]

  • Germany: Scuba Divers Go Green

    10 August 2011
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    A new green standard for the scuba diving industry will promote businesses that protect the ocean… (sustainablebusiness) [mappress] Source: sustainablebusiness, August 10, 2011;

  • 2011 Scuba Swap Event Announced (USA)

    21 February 2011

      20th Scuba Swap, confirmed for April 15 and 16 this year – the volunteers are getting ready to make this Swap yet a better experience for the entire Ontario diving community – and beyond. First participants have already secured their spots, and OUE is working with other members of the community on providing more […]

  • Pirates Escape from Bulker off Pulau Cula

    4 October 2019

    A group of armed pirates has boarded a bulk carrier off the Indonesian coast, IMB ICC said.

  • CUAS and DB Sediments Develop DDMD

    13 January 2016
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    Cologne University of Applied Science (CUAS) and DB Sediments have introduced an innovative, highly accurate density measurement device for hetero and homogeneous liquid-solid mixtures. The density measurement of hetero and homogeneous liquid-solid mixtures plays a crucial role in various fields of engineering, such as dredging, mining, waste-water treatment industry, biogas facilities and sediment monitoring. Common […]

  • US and RMN Divers Conduct Coordinated Scuba Diving

    12 April 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

      Navy divers assigned to submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) conducted a coordinated scuba diving evolution with Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) divers April 8. “We were honored by our Malaysian counterpart’s invitation to conduct joint diving operations,” said Chief Navy Diver Jose Castilla. “This was an opportunity to enhance the enlisted side […]

  • Scuba Divers Explore Sea Life Surrounding Dominican Republic

    29 March 2011
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    Discover the endless underwater world of the Dominican Republic (DR), a diver’s paradise with nearly 1,000 miles of breathtaking coastline that features colorful marine life and intriguing shipwrecks from when pirates sailed the Caribbean. Located roughly 800 miles south of Miami, the DR boasts numerous sea grass beds, vibrant coral reefs, mysterious underwater caves and […]

  • USACE Publishes Draft Feasibility Report for Yuba River Eco Study

    8 January 2018
    Business & Finance

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, published a draft feasibility report and environmental assessment on Friday, marking a major milestone in the Yuba River Ecosystem Restoration feasibility study. Improvements to approximately 178 acres of existing aquatic and riparian habitat along the lower Yuba River, between Englebright Dam and the confluence of the Yuba […]

  • Australia: APLNG Announces Curtis Island Water Infrastructure

    29 August 2011

    Australia Pacific LNG has today announced the execution of an agreement to provide permanent water and wastewater services to Curtis Island to support its LNG facility on Curtis Island, Gladstone. Australia Pacific LNG is the foundation customer of the Common Use Infrastructure Agreement (CUIA) which has been developed in partnership with the Gladstone Area Water […]

  • Cuban patrol fires at boat, kills alleged U.S. smuggler

    7 April 2006

    HAVANA — The Cuban coast guard shot at three suspected migrant smugglers from the United States who refused orders to halt their boat as it neared the island, killing one, official media reported Thursday.