May 31, 2011 The Titanic as it left on its first final voyage from South Hampton. Download here. (Credit: Library of Congress). The world’s best known shipwreck turns 100 today. Maritime historians generally consider the date of a ship’s launch to be its “ …
Tuesday 8 September 2009 New seismic data management system to save time and expert resources in UK oil and gas exploration Common Data Access Limited (CDA), which manages well data collected during drilling activity on the UK continental shelf (UKCS), …
Monday 7 September 2009 New helicopter surveillance system boosts offshore flight safety Oil & Gas UK and NATS Services Ltd (NSL) are today (7 September 2009) launching a new helicopter surveillance system for the North Sea; the first in the world for …
June 3, 2011 Photo of the tanker Ormidale, later renamed Bluefields, which was torpedoed and sunk in 1942 by German submarine U-576. Download here. (Credit: Historical Collections of the Great Lakes, Bowling Green State University) NOAA will lead a summer …
June 2, 2011 Today, the Obama Administration proclaimed June as National Ocean Month, recognizing that healthy oceans matter to all Americans. The National Ocean Council will conduct a series of public listening sessions across the nation as it develops …
Thursday 10 September 2009 Oil & Gas UK statement on HSE offshore safety statistics In response to the Health & Safety Executive's press briefing at Offshore Europe in Aberdeen today (10 September 2009), Robert Paterson, Oil & Gas UK's …
Synopsis: ENSO-neutral is favored through Northern Hemisphere spring 2013. During January 2013, ENSO-neutral continued, although below-average sea surface temperatures (SST) prevailed across the eastern half of the equatorial Pacific (Fig. 1). While …
Wednesday 2 September 2009 New industry handbook drives efficiency in business transactions Oil & Gas UK has today launched a new online handbook which will help companies improve their efficiency in the negotiation and conclusion of buying and selling …
Wednesday 25 November 2009 Oil and gas flagship safety initiative outlines vision for 2010 Step Change in Safety, the UK offshore oil and gas industry's flagship safety initiative, has defined its key work areas for 2010 to include greater emphasis on …
June 21, 2011 Pamela Lasker, sponsor of the NOAA fisheries survey vessel Reuben Lasker and daughter of the ship's namesake, delivers remarks at a June 21 keel laying ceremony at the Marinette Marine Corporation shipyard in Wisconsin, where the ship is …
Wednesday 25 November 2009 Oil & Gas UK breakfast sheds light on UK energy policy across the political spectrum With the general election just around the corner, key figures from across the political spectrum have agreed to speak on UK energy policy at …
Tuesday 10 November 2009 Oil & Gas UK workshop reinforces the importance of infrastructure in a mature UKCS Oil & Gas UK is holding a training workshop which will set out clear principles and procedures to guide all those involved in negotiating …
Updated: July 22, 2011, 11:58 p.m. EDT Tips for staying healthy and cool in summer If you plan on being out and about in summer, chances are you'll be exposed to a lot of sun and higher temperatures. Read More » (Credit Photo: MorgueFile.com) Unhealthy …
June 20, 2011 NOAA keynote speech Jane Lubchenco, Ph.D. under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and administrator of NOAA. As prepared for delivery. Introduction I appreciate the invitation to participate in the 4th Symposium on the Impacts …
Annual Lightning Safety Awareness Week runs June 19-25 June 20, 2011 Summer is time for backyard barbeques, trips to the beach and lots of outdoor fun, but it’s also a time when dangerous thunderstorms become more frequent. Hundreds of people are struck by …
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