IK Subsea to Deliver Pipeline Repair Equipment to Major O&G Contractor in China
, a series of DNV-approved high-pressure pipeline diverless repair clamps (both structural and sealing) for COOEC's National Oil & Gas Pipeline Emergency Repair Base in Shenzhen, China.This project is pivotal, ensuring rapid and efficient pipeline repair operations in the South China Sea and East China Sea, according to IK Subsea.The delivery will take place throughout 2024, IK Subsea, an IK Group company, confirmed.PAG Subsea Technology, the company’s in-country partner, will be responsible for the project management activities in China."This milestone marks our giant leap into the
Conference on Oceans Law & Policy: Peaceful Maritime Engagement in East Asia and the Pacific Region
, some of the world’s leading scholars in their respective fields, and experts from industry and civil society to explore contemporary issues in the region. Topics addressed will include: Baselines and Archipelagic States; Navigation Rights/Law Enforcement; Arctic Shipping; East China Sea Maritime Boundaries; Maritime Security Issues Concerning Small Island States; Preservation of the Marine Environment, including the Hazard of Plastic Debris; and Issues Arising Out of Climate Change. The conference proceedings will be published by Brill and distributed worldwide
STATS Group Earns the Subsea Pipeline Projects Award
activity on developing equipment suitable for the subsea hot tapping and isolation market, recognizing the potential and scale of this market. “During this time STATS has completed four international subsea pipeline repair projects in a range of pipeline sizes, in the South China Sea, East China Sea, Gulf of Thailand and Gulf of Mexico. “We are delighted to be recognized by the Pipeline Industries Guild for our achievements in this field and the award is recognition to the commitment of the STATS team in introducing the BISEP to the subsea pipeline market. STATS Group
Sanchi Oil Spill Puts Coral Reefs at Risk
The list on environmental concerns continues to grow in the aftermath of the Sanchi tanker tragedy. Iranian tanker Sanchi sank in January after colliding with another vessel in the East China Sea, killing all 32 crew aboard and raising concerns about damage to the marine ecosystem. Multiple oil slicks were reported to have come from the ship, which was caring nearly 1 million barrels of condensate, and there are fears that the ship may be leaking heavy fuel oil. Now scientists say water polluted by the Sanchi oil tanker may reach coral reefs in the Ryukyu Island chain, based on the
Chinese Sub near Disputed Islands Stokes Tension with Japan
Japan’s defense minister criticized China on Monday for sailing an advanced stealthy nuclear submarine close to disputed islands claimed by Japan and China, saying the action had stoked tension. The submarine, which Japan detected in the East China Sea, was a 110 meter-long Shang-class vessel, which is able to dive deeper and for longer than older boats and is armed with torpedoes and anti-ship missiles, according to Japan’s Ministry of Defence. “Operating a submerged submarine close to another country’s territory goes against the norms of international rules
Sonar Systems Help Search Teams, Scientists and Salvors
the marine environment. China’s Yangtze River, known locally as the Chang Jiang, is the country’s longest river and the third longest in the world. It originates in the mountains of the Qinghai Province and runs from west to east, terminating in Shanghai where is pours into the East China Sea. It is an economically important route for ships carrying freight from inland regions to the coast. The waters of the Yangtze are notoriously difficult to navigate with unseen submerged obstructions, treacherous crosscurrents and whirlpools. Many ships have been sunk and many others
China Constructing Sea Outposts, US Warns
. He was addressing a hearing on U.S. military strategy and posture in the region. China drew condemnation from Japan and the United States when it imposed an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), in which aircraft are supposed to identify themselves to Chinese authorities, above the East China Sea in late 2013. Meanwhile, the revised version of the US maritime strategy (A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower - CS-21R), released last month, has been generating excitement in maritime circles. It is especially valuable for clearly identifying Chinese
China Reef Work Could Lead to New Exclusion Zone
;And it might be a platform if they ever wanted to establish an air defense zone." China drew condemnation from Japan and the United States when it imposed an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), in which aircraft are supposed to identify themselves to Chinese authorities, above the East China Sea in late 2013. The United States responded by flying B-52 bombers through the zone in a show of force. China has denied speculation that it plans to declare a new ADIZ in the South China Sea but its rapid reclamation work has alarmed other regional states with territorial claimants
Maritime Disputes Headline U.S.-China Talks
on Tuesday. "Continued Chinese exchange rate reform will play a critical role in China's success," the official said. As well as China's currency, North Korea's nuclear programme and escalating tensions between China and neighbours in the South China Sea and with Japan in the East China Sea will be on the agenda. The officials said the U.S. would call on China and other countries to clarify their territorial claims by ensuring they are consistent with international law. "It is our observation that ambiguity about claims can be destabilising and can lead to confrontation
February 2024
