MBARI teams with Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary to study effects of shipping containers lost at sea.
This shipping container was discovered upside down on the seafloor by MBARI researchers in June 2004, four months after it was lost at sea. Researchers will revisit this site during the upcoming cruise. Image: © 2004 MBARI
Each year, an estimated 10,000 shipping containers fall off container ships at sea. Although many of these containers float at the surface for months, most eventually sink to the seafloor. No one knows what happens to these containers once they reach the deep seafloor.
From March 8 to March 10, 2011, a team of researchers from MBARI and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) will use a robotic submarine to study the biological impacts of a shipping container resting on the seafloor about 20 kilometers (12 miles) outside of Monterey Bay (but still within the boundaries of the sanctuary).
MBARI researchers first discovered this lost container at a depth of about 1,300 meters (4,200 feet) during a marine biology dive in June 2004. Video from MBARI’s submersible clearly showed serial numbers on the side of this container. Sanctuary staff sent these numbers to the U.S. customs agency, which was able to identify the ship that had originally carried the container. Read More…
BG Group
BG Group
Company profile
A leading player in the global energy market, BG Group is a dynamic growing business with operations in more than 25 countries over five continents.
While our headquarters are in United Kingdom (UK), over 60% of the talented professionals who make up the BG team are located outside the UK.
We have a proud history in all aspects of the energy sector, particularly natural gas, where we have experience across the entire gas chain – from exploration to delivery to the consumer.
BG Group is a publicly listed company on the London Stock Exchange and is also listed on the US over-the-counter market known as “International OTCQX”.
Our business strategy
Our focus is on understanding, building and supplying natural gas markets around the world. We operate in three key business sectors – Exploration and Production, Liquefied Natural Gas, and Transmission and Distribution.
Our high performing Exploration and Production business remains the centre of gravity of our activities. The increasingly opportunity-rich Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) segment, together with Transmission and Distribution form our downstream activities and give us the complete range of skills across the gas chain. Read More…
BG Group and Tokyo Gas sign 20-year LNG sales contract
7 March 2011
BG Group today signed a sales agreement with Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. (“Tokyo Gas”), concluding negotiations announced in March 2010 for the supply of 1.2 million tonnes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) a year for 20 years from 2015.
Under the agreement, Tokyo Gas will be supplied with LNG from the Queensland Curtis LNG (“QCLNG”) facility on Curtis Island, near Gladstone in Queensland, Australia, and from the Group’s global LNG portfolio. Read More…
Hyundai Heavy and BW Maritime sign $400 million LNG ship contract
$400 million order to build two 155,000 cu.m LNG carriers
South Korea’s, Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world’s largest shipbuilder, has won a $400 million order to build two 155,000 cu.m LNG carriers for Singapore-based BW Maritime.
Mr. Kim Oi-hyun, senior executive vice president and CEO of Hyundai Heavy and Mr. Clarence Lui, BW Maritime CFO & executive vice president, signed the contract, which also includes an option to build two same class LNG ships.
The membrane-type LNG carriers, measuring 228 m in length, 44.2 m in width and 26 m in depth, are scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2014 and the first half of 2015. They will feature the Dual Fuel Diesel Engine System (DFDE), allowing them to operate on oil fuel or natural gas.
Hyundai Heavy has won eight LNG carrier orders (including two received by its affiliated company, Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries) and two LNG-FSRU (floating storage regasification unit) orders this year.
LIFEBOAT HOOKS – NEW DESIGN REQUIREMENTS/INDUSTRY GUIDANCE
In recent years there have been a number of accidents caused by the failure of on-load release hooks during lifeboat drills, which have resulted in seafarers being seriously injured and even killed. IMO has therefore been developing measures to prevent accidents with lifeboats. Read More…
HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL IMCA ANNUAL SEMINAR
New Orleans, USA hosted the nineteenth International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) annual seminar from 9-10 November, with its theme ‘The future of marine and subsea operations’. This year’s seminar attracted over 340 delegates, and was endorsed by IADC, OGP, MTS dynamic positioning committee, API, ADC International, OCIMF, and OOC. The two days saw a range of presentations, workshops, social events, an exhibition with stands from 19 different companies, and some strong views from speakers and delegates alike. Read More…
IMCA TO HOLD ROV SIMULATOR WORKSHOP AT OCEANOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
The modern remotely operated vehicle (ROV) simulator is a very sophisticated piece of equipment, extensively used for training personnel both offshore and onshore. Simulators are being used increasingly for other applications including project modelling, tooling interfacing and accident investigation. Read More…
President Patil reviews naval fleet, calls for safeguarding maritime borders (Update)
Mumbai, Dec 20 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil, who reviewed the naval fleet of the country, today said the safeguarding of the maritime borders is a major requirement for the socio-economic well being of the nation.
Asserting that India is a maritime nation, with significant maritime interests, President Patil in her speech during the review of the naval fleet said: ” A preponderant proportion of our overseas trade is through the sea routes.
Our nation is surrounded by water bodies on three sides. This gives us an inherent geographical advantage, but it also poses numerous security challenges. Safeguarding of our maritime borders is a major requirement for the social and economic well being of our country. The oil exploration activities off our coasts and at sea, are of significant economic importance.” Read More…
Dutch prime minister Rutte visits Damen Shipyards Gorinchem
Prime Minister Meets Damen
On Tuesday, November 22nd, Prime Minister Mark Rutte visited Damen Shipyards’ Head Office in Gorinchem (The Netherlands). The visit was motivated by Mr Rutte’s wish to stay continuously informed of current and future developments in the Dutch industry, especially the shipbuilding industry and the Dutch maritime cluster.
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Kommer Damen (Chairman of the Board), René Berkvens (CEO) and Arnout Damen (COO) welcomed Mr Rutte in Damen’s reception hall and started out with a general overview of the worldwide operating company by watching the Damen corporate film.. Read More…
Seawork International 2012 International
Seawork International is the largest and fastest growing commercial marine and workboat event to be held in a European working port. Now in its 15th successful year, Seawork attracts over 450 exhibitors and 7200 visitors from all over the world. Seawork takes place in a single-storey venue which converts to a top grade facility of international standard.
Seawork offers a unique combination of undercover exhibition space, open air demonstrations and floating displays, all occurring in the exciting atmosphere of one of Europe’s busiest harbours. The premises includes:
- 10,000m² of undercover space
- Purpose built pontoons for more than 60 vessels and floating exhibits
- On the water demonstration area
- Quayside area for trailers, large exhibits and outdoor demonstrations
- Excellent conference and meeting facilities
One of the enduring qualities of Seawork is the return of so many exhibitors year after year.