
The cruise division of Switzerland-based shipping major MSC Group has officially inaugurated the new MSC Barcelona terminal in Spain, with EXPLORA II, the second ship from luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand Explora Journeys, making the first call.

Global oil and gas operators are prioritizing low-risk, low-cost near field or infrastructure-led exploration (ILX) prospects as budgets tighten, rather than the more expensive high-risk hydrocarbon exploration plays.