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USCG – oil spill response exercise

The US Coast Guard issued a news release stating that an oil spill response exercise was conducted recently at the Stone Energy Corporation in Lafayette, Louisiana. Participants included federal and state agencies and industry partners. (9/20/13).

NSIDC – polar sea ice coverage

The National Snow & Ice Data Center (NSIDC) issued a news release stating that preliminary data indicates that on 13 September Arctic sea ice reached its likely maximum extent for 2013. The maximum sea ice extent was the sixth lowest in the satellite record. Meanwhile, in the Antarctic, sea ice reached a record high on 18 September, tied with last year's maximum. (9/20/13).

Russia – provocative actions of ship Arctic Sunrise

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release stating that the Dutch-flag ship Arctic Sunrise engaged in provocative actions in waters off the northern coast of Russia. Persons from that ship attempted to board the Prirazlomnaya oil and gas platform located in the Barents Sea. A Russian border vessel performed preventative fire from small arms. When the Arctic Sunrise ignored demands to stop, a warning shot was fired from the border vessel's weapons. (9/19/13). Note: The Arctic Sunrise is operated by or on the behalf of the Greenpeace environmental advocacy group.

Russia & North Korea – incident in Sea of Japan

  The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release stating that it has appealed to the North Korean Government for an explanation as to why a North Korean warship fired warning shots at a Russian fishing vessel in the Sea of Japan on 20 September and briefly boarded the vessel. There was no damage to the fishing vessel. (9/21/13). Fonte: Dennis Bryant.