Vikoma Lowers the Boom on ‘Napoli’

01 Aug 2007

To further facilitate salvage operations, the stricken container ship ‘MSC Napoli’ was broken in two using a series of explosions last month. 

New Oil Spill Combat Cat for Rotterdam

01 Aug 2007

The Port of Rotterdam Authority (PRA) has taken into service what it describes as a revolutionary oil spill response catamaran, the first of its kind for such work. 

EMSA Exercises Oil Spill Muscle

01 Aug 2007

The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) recently sent a clear signal to polluters that thanks to modern technology and the commitment of EU Member States to tackle head on any threat to the environment, ships that think they can get away with illegal discharges while no one is looking could be in for a surprise. 

Ohmsett Hosts Oil Spill Training

01 Aug 2007

Ohmsett, The National Oil Spill Response Test Facility in the USA, will host a one week Oil Spill Training Course from 17 to 21 September 2007. 

Orders Up for Anti-Pollution Boats

01 Aug 2007

A number of coastal authorities are specifying Rolls-Royce ship designs and equipment for coastguard and anti-pollution vessels.