The threat of pirates along the Somali coastline is scaring off cruise ship travellers denying the country potential visitors to continue the tourism sector’s recovery process. In 2010, when the industry showed strong signs of recovering from effects of post-election violence and the economic slowdo
The Whitsunday Regional Council in north Queensland is looking at major projects to reduce beach erosion along the Bowen coastline. Council will this morning decide on the best management plan for areas including Queens Beach, Rose Bay, Horseshoe Bay and Grays Bay.
The river Rhine in central Germany was closed to shipping for a sixth day on Wednesday by a capsized tanker loaded with sulphuric acid and could remain so for another week or more, the inland navigation authority said.
Hong Kong shares ended higher Wednesday, led by Chinese oil companies after the International Energy Agency revised its crude oil demand forecasts and shipping companies after Hutchison Whampoa said it plans to list port assets in Singapore. The blue-chip Hang Seng Index rose 265.64 points, or 1.1%,
Renewable energy has notably penetrated energy markets and provides about 19 per cent of international energy needs in 2009, with a capacity… (emirates247) [mappress] Source: emirates247, January 19, 2011
Bureau Veritas has issued rules for the classification of offshore floating gas units, covering structure design principles, hydrodynamic analysis, design loads, hull girder strength, hull scantlings, local structural improvements, the cargo containment system, stability and subdivision, arrangement
Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData ‘s new report “Offshore Wind Power – Global Capacity, Equipment Market Share… (businesswire) [mappress] Source: businesswire, January 19, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of GlobalData ‘s new report “Offshore Wind Power – Global Capacity, Equipment Market Share… (businesswire) [mappress] Source: businesswire, January 19, 2011
SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is one of over 400 exhibitors taking part in the EWEA Annual Event 2011 in Brussels, Belgium. The services offered by SGS Renewable will be presented throughout the exhibition at stand 7418 in Hall 7. The EWEA Annu
THE CONTROVERSIAL proposal to build an electrical substation in East Lindsey connecting to the giant Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm off… (louthleader) [mappress] Source: louthleader, January 19, 2011
The Fanny Bay Harbour Authority is receiving federal funds to upgrade its wharf. A total of $765,000 is being provided through the Western… (bclocalnews) [mappress] Source: bclocalnews, January 19, 2011;
International oil and gas company INPEX CORPORATION has donated A$300,000 to the Queensland Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal and A$50,000 to the City of Perth Lord Mayor’s Gascoyne and Mid West Floods Appeal to assist in providing relief and rebuilding of communities affected by the recent floods. INPE
World energy growth over the next twenty years is expected to be dominated by emerging economies such as China, India, Russia and Brazil while improvements in energy efficiency measures are set to accelerate, according to BP’s latest projection of energy trends, the BP Energy Outlook 2030. BP’s ‘bas
Statoil has been awarded interests in 11 production licences on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) yesterday, 18 January. Statoil is operator for eight of these licences. “We’re very pleased with this year’s awards,” says Gro Gunleiksrud Haatvedt, Statoil’s senior vice president for exploration o
