Environmental News


Norwegian Embassy Announces Offshore Technology Summit

Mar 26, 2013

Increased energy demand due to rapid economic development is driving many Asia Pacific countries to reduce their dependency on imported oil and gas by upping local offshore exploration and production (E&P) activities.Responding to this reality…

Big Canadian Terminal Joins Green Marine

Mar 26, 2013

Fraser Surrey Docks (FSD) the multi-purpose marine terminal on the West Coast of North America, joined Green Marine.The Green Marine Environmental Program is an action plan that addresses nine major environmental issues identified by the Canadian and American marine industry…

Fugro EMU Aims High in Marine Environmental Sector

Mar 24, 2013

The merger earlier this year of Fugro's three UK-based environmental service providers to form Fugro EMU made it the largest organisation in the UK.Fugro EMU Limited, the largest commercial marine environmental services organisation in the UK…

Sustainable Ocean Summit 2013

Mar 22, 2013

Washington D.C. - April 22-24, 2013The Sustainable Ocean Summit 2013 (SOS 2013), organized by the World Ocean Council (WOC), is an international ocean business community gathering dedicated to industry leadership and collaboration in developing solutions to ocean sustainability challenges…

SE Asia Oil Spill Response Initiative Launched

Mar 22, 2013

IMO & IPIECA, the global oil and gas industry association for environmental and social issues, jointly launch a new Global Initiative (GI).The GI programme, aimed at improving the oil spill preparedness and response capabilities in south east…

UK Energy Minister To Attend Decommissioning Event

Mar 21, 2013

UK Energy Minister John Hayes is due to speak at a new one-day event for the oil & gas decommissioning sector established to help overcome the challenges facing companies dealing with infrastructure that has come to the end of the lifecycle…

Restoring the GoM Environment Post-2005 Oil Spill

Mar 20, 2013

NOAA release a draft damage assessment & restoration plan for damage caused by the Tank Barge DBL 152 oil spill. Public comment invited.The draft plan describes the steps NOAA has taken to see if natural resources, such as marine habitats…

Waterways Council Reacts to WRDA Bill

Mar 20, 2013

Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) President/CEO Michael J. Toohey issued the following statement regarding today’s mark-up of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee:  “We thank Chairwoman…

Canadian Ferry Association Joins Green Marine

Mar 20, 2013

The Canadian Ferry Operators Association (CFOA) announced its membership in Green Marine, a joint Canada-U.S. initiative aimed at improving the environmental performance of marine companies. Green Marine was founded in 2007 by major marine industry associations…

CFOA Joins Green Marine

Mar 20, 2013

The Canadian Ferry Operators Association (CFOA) has joined in 'Green Marine', a joint Canada-U.S. environmental initiative.“Canada’s waterways are the lifeblood of our members,” said Serge Buy, CEO of CFOA.  “Without maintaining clean lakes and rivers…

CLF Ventures Issues RFP

Mar 19, 2013

CLF Ventures Inc., a non-profit affiliate of the Conservation Law Foundation, an influential New England environmental advocacy organization, seeks proposals from qualified firms and individuals to serve as technical consultant to CLF Ventures…

Canada Aims for 'World-class' Tankship Safety System

Mar 19, 2013

Canada acts to upgrade its safety system for shipping oil & liquefied natural gas safely through Canada’s waterways before any major new energy export facilities become operational. The Government introduce eight measures to strengthen Canada's…

Eco-design VLCC Delivered to AET

Mar 19, 2013

AET takes delivery of a second 'eco-design' VLCC that is fully compliant with the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention.Named Eagle Varna, this 320,000dwt vessel is fitted with a range of innovative technology that significantly reduces its fuel consumption and associated emissions…

UK Shipping Needs Time to Prepare for 2015 Emission Limits

Mar 18, 2013

The UK Chamber of Shipping says shipping needs more time to prepare for the 2015 0.1% sulphur limit introduction in the ECA'sThe 2015 0.1% sulphur limit applies within the North Sea and English Channel and the Baltic Sea Emission Control Areas…

GoM Pipeline Fire Update

Mar 18, 2013

Lightering operations completed, flaring operations continue on the pipeline fire.The Coast Guard & assisting agencies continue response operations for a tug and barge that struck the pipeline near Bayou Perot.After the barge was removed from the scene and taken to a secure location…

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