Pirates released a Greek-operated oil tanker seized off Togo on Tuesday after stealing 3,000 metric tons of fuel from it, an official for the ship’s operator said on Thursday. The seizure of MT Energy Centurion, which is operated by Golden Energy Management, underscored the growing risks to shipping in the Gulf of Guinea, where…
During the reporting period of 22 to 28 August 2012, there have been no piracy related incidents in the High Risk Area (HRA). Pirate activity can still take place during the Southwest Monsoon season. It should be noted that pirates are likely operating closer to shore to avoid severe conditions further out to sea.…
German EU Naval Force Frigate Sachsen came to the aid this morning of AL SACIID, a cargo dhow adrift due to a problem with the steerage gear. The Sachsen was advised of the dhow’s predicament by a Japanese MPRA (Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft) patrolling the area. Having established good communications with Al Saciid’s…
Indonesia’s “technocrat” deputy energy minister, Rudi Rubiandini, Tuesday called for widespread development of small-scale nuclear power generation as a solution to future global energy needs. Speaking at the ONS energy conference in Stavanger, Norway, Rubiandini also said there could be benefits to smaller LNG tankers. Rubiandini became Indonesia’s new Vice Minister of Energy and…