As recently as last year, only four countries in the world were producing commercial volumes of either natural gas from shale formations or crude oil from tight formations: the United States and Canada, and more recently, Argentina and China. Beyond these four countries, other countries have started
As recently as last year, only four countries in the world were producing commercial volumes of either natural gas from shale formations or crude oil from tight formations: the United States and Canada, and more recently, Argentina and China. Beyond these four countries, other countries have started
The algae bloom that began earlier this year and shut down several shellfish fisheries along the West Coast has grown into the largest and most severe in at least a decade. UW research analyst Anthony Odell left June 15 from Newport, Oregon, aboard the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Siemens celebrated the official christenings of the first purpose-built Service Operation Vessels (SOV) this week. The christening events took place in cooperation with Esvagt A/S, owner of the two vessels, in Rostock, Germany, and Hamburg, Germany. The Esvagt Froude was the first to be formally chr
Siemens is officially christening its new Service Operation Vessel (SOV) Esvagt Faraday in Hamburg today, the company announced on its social media pages. “The SOVs are a key part for efficient & safe offshore wind service,” said Randy Zwirn, CEO Power Generation Services. He further added: “Siemens
A court in the Netherlands has ordered the state to cut greenhouse gas emissions, in what has been described as a landmark ruling, setting precedent for more similar actions around the world. The Hague District Court yesterday (Wednesday) ruled that the state also has to ensure that the Dutch emissi
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), which had plunged to all time lows earlier this year, has recovered to an all year high reaching 829 points on 24 June 2015, shipping association BIMCO said. The hike signals that the devastating dry bulk market may finally be on the rebound. “June has delivered what May
The maritime industry celebrates today the Day of the Seafarer 2015, honoring all those brave men and women who dedicate their lives to a career at sea braving various challenges ahead of them. This year the International Maritime Organization put its focus to maritime education and promoting a care
On 25 June, the Coral Anthelia berthed at Gate terminal in the port of Rotterdam marking the 100th time an LNG carrier called at the Dutch first terminal. The number of ships calling at Gate has been increasing steadily since the start-up in 2011 (8 in 2011, 10 in 2012, 23 in 2013 and 34 […]
On 25 June, the Coral Anthelia berthed at Gate terminal in the port of Rotterdam marking the 100th time an LNG carrier called at the Dutch first terminal. The number of ships calling at Gate has been increasing steadily since the start-up in 2011 (8 in 2011, 10 in 2012, 23 in 2013 and 34 […]
A court in Malaysia sentenced nine Indonesian nationals to ten years in prison and one stroke with a rotan cane for the hijacking and the armed robbery of the Malaysia-flagged chemical tanker MT Sun Birdie off Pengerang in January 2015, local media reports. The Kota Tinggi Sessions court charged the
Norwegian oil and gas giant Statoil has announced adjustments to the company’s structure and operating model. Statoil recently said it will be laying off up to 1,500 employees by the end of 2016 in an effort to “standardise, simplify and increase efficiency across Statoil”. According to Statoil, the
Nigeria LNG, operator of the Bonny export plant, has generated some 85 billion dollars from exports since it was created in 1989, Babs Omotowa, CEO of NLNG, said on Friday, June 19.
Nigeria LNG, operator of the Bonny export plant, has generated some 85 billion dollars from exports since it was created in 1989, Babs Omotowa, CEO of NLNG, said on Friday, June 19.
