Press Releases on February 26, 2013 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

NOAA Assists With Multi-Agency Effort to Decontaminate Ships Passing through Oil Spill

May 28, 2010 NOAA has begun work to survey a new ship anchorage site at the mouth of the Mississippi River in the Gulf of Mexico for ships to undergo inspection and oil decontamination before entering ports. Ship fully loaded with corn headed down the …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

UKOOA Responds to Proposals for Industry Technology Facilitator

Thursday 9 September 1999 UKOOA Responds to Proposals for Industry Technology Facilitator The creation of the Industry Technology Facilitator announced today at Offshore Europe was welcomed by the UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA). James May, …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry

Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

UKOOA Responds: Progress In Step Change In Safety Initiative

Thursday 9 September 1999 UKOOA Responds: Progress In Step Change In Safety Initiative The significant progress made to date by the Step Change and Safety Initiative since its launch two years ago demonstrates just what can be achieved by putting mind and …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

UKOOA Statement on the Creation of Logic, the New Industry Body for Competitiveness

Wednesday 8 September 1999 UKOOA Statement on the Creation of Logic, the New Industry Body for Competitiveness LOGIC, the new organisation backed by Government and the offshore oil and gas Industry to sharpen competitiveness amongst Industry suppliers and …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

NOAA Research Ship Gordon Gunter Expands Gulf Mission

Vessel to conduct research in BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill response May 28, 2010 The NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter conducting sampling in the Gulf has expanded its mission to use its sophisticated sonar equipment and other scientific instruments to help define …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

UKOOA “Millennium Bug” Leaflet

Wednesday 8 September 1999 UKOOA “Millennium Bug” Leaflet The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) has produced a leaflet summarising the preparations made by the UK offshore oil and gas industry for the Year 2000 date change, the so-called Millennium …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

UK Operators’ Response to Secretary of States Key Note Speech at Offshore Europe 1999

Tuesday 7 September 1999 UK Operators’ Response to Secretary of States Key Note Speech at Offshore Europe 1999 The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) welcomes the series of initiatives announced today at Offshore Europe 99 by the Secretary of State, …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

NOAA Opens 339 Square-Mile Fishing Area in Gulf of Mexico

June 7, 2010 Fishery Closure Boundary as of June 7, 2010. Closure area may be updated daily as necessary. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) NOAA has opened 339 square miles of previously closed fishing area off the Florida panhandle – the northern boundary …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

Drill Cuttings Initiative Announces R&D Contract Awards and Creation of Scientific Review Group

Wednesday 1 September 1999 Drill Cuttings Initiative Announces R&D Contract Awards and Creation of Scientific Review Group The UK Offshore Operators Associations (UKOOA) Drill Cuttings Initiative has announced the award of 15 research and development ( …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

NOAA, Navy Partner to Monitor Ocean Conditions Near Spill Area

NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson dispatched to deploy special instruments May 26, 2010 Personnel aboard the NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson prepare to launch a Naval Oceanographic Office glider as part of a Gulf of Mexico Loop Current research cruise. High resolution …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

New Arrangements Pave Way for Closer Relationship Between Offshore Oil and Gas Industry and Unions

Monday 16 August 1999 New Arrangements Pave Way for Closer Relationship Between Offshore Oil and Gas Industry and Unions Representatives of oil companies operating in UK waters and union leaders met in Aberdeen today (11 August 1999) to sign new …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

Capacity Audience for Oil Major’s Vision of UKCS Future at UKOOA Energy Breakfast

Friday 6 August 1999 Capacity Audience for Oil Major’s Vision of UKCS Future at UKOOA Energy Breakfast A capacity audience of 240 people turned out for the UKOOA Energy Breakfast in Aberdeen today (5 August 1999) to hear Alan Jones, Regional President …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

UKOOA Welcomes Government Announcement of Capital Gains Tax Rollover Relief for Offshore Industry

Friday 2 July 1999 UKOOA Welcomes Government Announcement of Capital Gains Tax Rollover Relief for Offshore Industry UKOOA, the representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas Industry, welcomes the Governments announcement that it is to …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

NOAA Expands Fishing Closed Area in Gulf of Mexico

Approximately 68 Percent of Gulf Still Open for Fishing June 1, 2010 Fishery Closure Boundary as of June 1, 2010. Closure area may be updated daily as necessary. High resolution (Credit: NOAA) NOAA has extended the northern and southern boundaries of the …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

Offshore Industry Develops Model Risk Management Tool

Monday 28 June 1999 Offshore Industry Develops Model Risk Management Tool A new tool to improve risk management and ensure greater transparency and openness in risk-related decision-making has been developed by the offshore oil and gas industry which, its …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

Electronic Device is Launched to Warn Fishermen of Subsea Obstacles

Tuesday 15 June 1999 Electronic Device is Launched to Warn Fishermen of Subsea Obstacles An electronic device developed by the Oil and Gas Industry as a pro-active warning system to alert fishermen of underwater hazards was launched on Tuesday, 15 June, at …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

CGT Rollover Relief Sought to Boost North Sea Investment

Tuesday 25 May 1999 CGT Rollover Relief Sought to Boost North Sea Investment The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA), the representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, is urging Government to include measures in the 1999 Finance Bill …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Relaunches Web Site

Friday 21 May 1999 Offshore Oil and Gas Industry Relaunches Web Site The UK offshore oil and gas industry has re-launched its web site with a new design to provide easier access to information about one of this countrys great industrial success stories. …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

NOAA’s GOES-12 Satellite Begins Coverage of South America

May 25, 2010 A newly repositioned NOAA satellite is broadening the coverage of the Western Hemisphere, especially over South America. This coverage will supply forecasters in South America with more imagery and data to track dangerous storms – including …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 15:52 GMT

DNV to Manage Oil Industry Drill Cuttings Initiative

Friday 21 May 1999 DNV to Manage Oil Industry Drill Cuttings Initiative The UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) Drill Cuttings Task Force has selected Det Norske Veritas (DNV) to form a dedicated project management team to carry its initiative …

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