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Qatar sees natural gas as ideal climate issue fix
Natural gas is the ‘ideal solution’ to the climate change issue, according to Qatar’s minister of energy, Mohammad Bin Saleh Al-Sada.
Gallery: Ship Suffering Engine Failure Rescued off Scotland
A general cargo vessel broke down half a mile offshore in Sinclair’s Bay, Scotland, in the morning hours of November 22 and was towed to safety later that day, Wick RNLI informed. Shetland Coast Guard tasked Wick Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to go to the aid of the 4,258 dwt ship Jomi.
France Turning to LNG as Marine Fuel, Boosting Port Competitiveness
The French state will modify its regulations to facilitate the uptake of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, the country’s Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said while addressing the present at a maritime conference in the port town of Le Havre. Phillippe said that the government would encou
Global Petroleum agrees extension for license offshore Namibia
Australia-based oil company Global Petroleum has been granted an extension for its license offshore Namibia.
Safety audit reveals barrier management flaws on Wintershall’s Brage
Norway’s Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) has found several non-conformities following an audit of Wintershall’s management of maintenance and barriers at Brage platform offshore Norway.
Indian Captain Lived Alone on Tanker for a Year
An Indian captain was left to his own devices for a year on board an oil tanker Hamed 2, which was abandoned by its owner in the waters of the United Arab Emirates. Nirmal Singh Rawat, 27, revealed in an interview with the GulfNews, that he was left without basic provisions and even drinking water [
Russia’s Novatek boosts gas resources with new acquisition
Russian LNG export project developer and gas producer, Novatek on Thursday said it bought Severneft-Urengoy from EuroChem, a global fertilizer company. Severneft-Urengoy holds the hydrocarbon exploration and production license for the West-Yaroyakhinskiy area located in the Purovsky district of the
Cosco Delivers New Research Vessel to Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey
Cosco (Guangdong) Shipyard has delivered a new research and survey vessel to the Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey (GMGS). The vessel, named ‘Hai Yang Di Zhi Shi Hao’, is 75.8 meters long and has a beam of 15.4 meters. The delivery took place on November 18, 2017, the company informed. Hai Yang Di
Oceanteam disputes withdrawal of services by auditor in Norway
Oceanteam is disputing a withdrawal of services by its auditor in Norway, KPMG.
Unrests cause ExxonMobil to evacuate Hides plant staff in PNG
U.S. major ExxonMobil has evacuated non-essential staff from its Hides gas conditioning plant in Papua New Guinea due to the unrests in the area.
Spotted: Savannah Welcomes Four Giant Cranes
The Georgia Ports Authority welcomed the arrival of four massive ship-to-shore cranes at the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal on November 22, 2017. The four cranes passed River Street in Savannah on their way to Garden City Terminal, sailing under the Talmadge Bridge. The new cranes, which br
Cosco delivers research ship to Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey
China’s Cosco shipyard has delivered a research vessel to Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey. According to Cosco, the vessel named Hai Yang Di Zhi Shi Hao was delivered on November 18, 2017. The vessel measures 7.6 meters high, 15.4 meters wide and 75.8 meters long. The client, Guangzhou Marine Geol
Nautilus: Budget Omission Disappointment for UK Seafarers
The UK could be left dependent on foreign shipping and workforces after further investment or incentives for training schemes aimed at UK seafarers have been omitted in the Autumn Budget 2017, maritime trade union Nautilus International warned. The union has been lobbying the government to double it
ASV Provides Autonomous System to Canadian Hydrographic Service
ASV Global has converted a 26ft hydrographic survey launch to enable it to operate autonomously using the ASView control system, while maintaining its ability to operate in a conventional manned mode. The launch, which is part of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) fleet dedicated to the survey operati