ADX Energy Limited announced that the participants have agreed to the Operators proposal to suspend the Lambouka -1 discovery in a manner that is suitable for the future re-entry of the well. The suspension of the well at this time with the ability for future re-entry will provide the opportunity to
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced that four harbours in the Malpeque region will benefit from funding from the Government of Canada’s recent investment in small craft harbours across Prince Edward Island. A slipway construction project is planned for the sma
Pressure to expand the Port of Hastings to play a larger role as a container port has increased with the release of a blueprint by Asciano… By Mike Hast (peninsulaweekly) [mappress] Source: peninsulaweekly, September 8, 2010;
The international maritime industry has a demand for innovative solutions, whether these concern water and air emissions, safety of … (maritime-executive) [mappress] Source: maritime-executive, September 8, 2010
A proposed dredge of the Duxbury Harbor would remove an estimated 135 thousand cubic yards of sandy and silty material from Duxbury Bay… By Steven Dodrill (959watd) [mappress] Source: 959watd, September 8, 2010;
Herjolfur, the ferry between the Westman Islands and mainland Iceland, can no longer sail to the brand new, specially constructed … (icenews) [mappress] Source: icenews, September 8, 2010;
Seven Somalis have been sentenced to five years in prison, respectively, for acts of piracy, the EU Navfor reports. The pirate gang attacked the German Navy tanker FGS Spessart on 29 March, but failed as the assault was repelled.
Today, September 7, Panama Canal Authority (ACP) and Antwerp Port Authority signed an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly help foster commercial activity between the two authorities. The first of its kind between the ACP and a European port, the MOU will increase cooperation, such
A Japanese tanker has been attacked by armed pirates off an Indonesian island, the latest in a spate of incidents in a South China Sea shipping lane, a global maritime watchdog said Monday. Noel Choong, head of the International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre, said a Japanese-owned chemical
Aiming to reduce noxious fumes in one of the most densely populated parts of Asia, the Danish shipping giant Maersk Line said Tuesday that its ships would switch to low-sulfur fuel when at berth in Hong Kong — a move it hopes will help speed up much-needed regulation in Asia.
A subsidiary of Japan’s Nippon Yusen KK has entered an agreement to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants to the Gorgon project in n… (tradingmarkets) [mappress] Source: tradingmarkets, September 07, 2010;
The Columbia Association is moving toward approving half the additional money needed to dredge Lake Kittamaqundi to the depth originally … By Larry Carson (baltimoresun) [mappress] Source: baltimoresun, September 7, 2010;
Shipping Corp. of India Ltd., the nation’s largest sea carrier, plans to purchase a stake in a shipyard to diversify its business after profit and sales slumped last year. The state-owned company has asked shipbuilders to submit proposals, Chairman and Managing Director S. Hajara said in a phone int
Sri Lanka has signed a $500m contract with China Merchants Holdings and local conglomerate Aitken Spence to boost the capacity of Colombo Port. The companies will build the first of three planned terminals at the port.
