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Seychelles to Join India-led Maritime Security Alliance

Sep 01, 2015

Seychelles  said that Indian ocean region 'belongs' to countries sharing maritime boundaries and said it was 'actively' considering participating in a security framework for the strategic area involving India, Sri Lanka and Maldives, says a report in TNN…

Eni Finds Giant Egyptian Offshore Gas Field

Aug 31, 2015

The Italian energy major Eni SpA discovered a “super giant” natural gas field offshore Egypt in what the Italian oil company said is the largest find in the Mediterranean Sea. The Zohr gas field covers any area of 100 square kilometers…

Russian-Chinese Naval Drills End

Aug 28, 2015

The second phase of the Russian-Chinese Joint Sea-2015 naval maneuvers has officially ended outside the port of Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East, says spokesman for the Eastern Military District Roman Martov. 'Today, the exercise commanders…

Shipping Lines Cut CO2 Emissions

Aug 27, 2015

The container carriers have managed to reduce their combined CO2 emissions by around one third since 2009, according to a new report. Average CO2 emissions per container per kilometer for global ocean transportation routes have declined by 8…

Aussie-Indian Submarine Drill, China Cautious

Aug 26, 2015

As part of growing strategic relationship to counter China's increased activity in the Indian Ocean,  India and Australia will focus on anti-submarine warfare in their first ever joint naval exercises,  reports SMH. The Indian Navy and…

Coastal and Ocean Clean-up Project Funding

Aug 26, 2015

NOAA has awarded more than $675,000 in grants to 13 projects aimed at aiding coastal communities in their fight against marine debris, the agency announced. This is the third year NOAA’s Marine Debris Program has awarded grants through…

India to Focus on Coastal Shipping

Aug 25, 2015

The Indian ministry of shipping unveiled its vision document for Coastal Shipping, Tourism and Regional Development on Monday at Dona Paula, Goa at the 16th meeting of Maritime States Development Council (MSDC), reports Times of India. The…

HKND Awards Contract for Survey for Nicaraguan Canal

Aug 25, 2015

HKND Group, concessionaire of the Nicaragua Interoceanic Grand Canal project, signed an agreement with international geological and resource consultancy CSA Global of Australia in the headquarters of HKND Group in Hong Kong, entrusting CSA…

Six Pirate Attacks off Singapore

Aug 24, 2015

Several pirates attacks were reported during the weekend in Straits of Malacca and Singapore to six cargo vessels passing through.  On August 21 and 22, six vessels while underway in the eastbound lane of the Traffic Separation Scheme in…

Shipping Rules to Protect Arctic Ocean

Aug 24, 2015

Clear and consistent rules that enhance maritime safety and best preserve what is important to Alaskans will benefit the entire Arctic region now and far into the future, reports ADN. Experts forecast that the volume of cargo coming through that route is likely to increase from 1…

Vietnam to Build Seaport Eyeing Kra Canal

Aug 20, 2015

A report in the Straits Times Vietnam is set to build a US$2.5 billion seaport in Ca Mau, its southernmost province, hoping to steal some spotlight away from the more popular regional hubs Singapore and Malaysia and could be a clue to Kra Canal…

Adani in Pact with Kerala for Vizhinjam Port

Aug 18, 2015

The government of Kerala State in India and Gujarat-based Adani Group has signed the work contract agreement for development of the Rs 7,525-crore ($12 billion) Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport.  On July 15, 2105,…

Obama to Visit Arctic

Aug 14, 2015

President Barack Obama is traveling to Alaska in late August to visit the front lines of climate change, which he called 'one of the greatest challenges we face this century'. He'll speak to a global Arctic leadership summit in Anchorage and also travel north to the Arctic…

Can't Touch This: The Climate Case Against Arctic Drilling

Aug 14, 2015

A new report released today by Oil Change International and Greenpeace USA details a clear case against drilling for oil in the Arctic ocean based on climate science imperatives.  The report, “Untouchable: The Climate Case Against Arctic Drilling…

Shell Arctic Drilling "Risky"

Aug 13, 2015

Former BP PLC Chief Executive John Browne said fellow FTSE 100 giant Royal Dutch Shell PLC is risking its long term reputation and finances by deciding to drill n the Arctic, the BBC reported. But the CEO of Royal Dutch Shell says he decided…

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