Curtas do Bryant´s

Western Australia – oil spill from offshore rig

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) issued a media release stating that it is coordinating response arrangements with regard to an oil spill from a rig off the Western Australia coast. A second media release states that the oil slick is mostly localized around the rig. Airplanes are applying dispersant to the slick. A third media release states that the dispersants have proven effective and the oil is mixing with the water. The rig operator is responsible for the leak and reports that it may be weeks before the leak can be fully stopped. A fourth media release states that use of dispersants continues. (8/25/09).

Gulf of Aden – suspected pirate skiff disarmed

The European Union Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa (MSC-HOA) issued a press release stating that, after a Japanese maritime patrol aircraft detected a suspected pirate skiff in the Gulf of Aden, EU forces intercepted and boarded the skiff. Because of a lack of evidence of piratical activity, the individuals were released, but the ladder, rifles, and rocket propelled grenades found on board were seized. (8/22/09).

MARAD – two more obsolete ships to be recycled

The Department of Transportation issued a news release stating that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded contracts for the recycling of two more obsolete ships from the James River Reserve Fleet (JRRF). These are the 83rd and 84th ships to leave the JRRF since the recycling program began in 2001. (8/24/09). Note: I am so old that I remember when this process was referred to as scrapping.

IMO – sea disposal monitoring and assessment project

The IMO issued a circular advising that the London Convention and Protocol has launched its monitoring and assessment project in relation to sea disposal activities carried out since 1996. The purpose of this project is to assess the experiences of Contracting Parties with implementation of the LC/LP Generic Guidelines in relation to field monitoring activities. LC-LP.1/Circ.29 (7/27/09). Fonte: Dennis Bryant.