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Friday, August 31, 2012
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Incidents

Search and Rescue Operations Conclude off Indonesia, Nearly 100 Still Unaccounted For

Yesterday, four merchant vessels and HMAS Maitland recovered 55 survivors out of a total of 150 passengers of the ill-fated refugee boat that capsized and sank

August 31, 2012
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
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Incidents

Massive Search and Rescue Operation Underway Off Indonesia, 120 Feared Drowned

More than 120 asylum seekers may have drowned off Indonesia, according to the Australian government, which is reopening offshore detention centers in an

August 30, 2012
Total Views: 24

Tuesday, August 28, 2012
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News

Chinese Coal Imports Set to Drop

China, the world’s biggest coal consumer, is poised to reduce imports of the commodity from Australia after the gap with domestic prices narrowed,

August 28, 2012
Total Views: 125

Tuesday, August 21, 2012
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Shell and Chevron Swap Multi-Billion Dollar Stakes in Australian LNG Projects

  SYDNEY–Chevron Corp. (CVX) and Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSB) agreed Monday to swap stakes in two multibillion dollar natural gas projects in

August 21, 2012
Total Views: 46

Monday, August 20, 2012
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Finance

Chevron’s Australian Currency Hedge May be Looking Like Sheer Brilliance

Chevron Corp. (CVX) may end up getting a better deal Down Under than it bargained for. Chevron owns a 47% stake in Australia’s 43 billion Australian

August 20, 2012
Total Views: 76

Wednesday, August 15, 2012
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News

As Australian Dollar Gains Strength, Gorgon LNG Project Will Cost Chevron $8 Billion More than Anticipated

CANBERRA–Chevron Corp. (CVX) is unlikely to seek protection against swings in the Australian dollar that have intensified cost pressures at its flagship

August 15, 2012
Total Views: 75

Saturday, August 11, 2012
Nearly Eaten by Hammerhead Shark, Naked Fisherman Rescued Off Western Australia [VIDEO]
Incidents

Nearly Eaten by Hammerhead Shark, Naked Fisherman Rescued Off Western Australia [VIDEO]

There’s nothing like being naked to make you feel just a little bit more vulnerable, especially when you’re being circled by a hammerhead shark in

August 11, 2012
Total Views: 190

Monday, July 30, 2012
Improperly Installed Steering Equipment Caused 2011 Grounding of Brand New Bulker
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Improperly Installed Steering Equipment Caused 2011 Grounding of Brand New Bulker

Australia’s Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) announced Monday that an improperly installed piece of steering gear caused the April 2011 grounding of a

July 30, 2012
Total Views: 42

Wednesday, July 4, 2012
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Defense

3rd Time’s the Charm, Australian Navy Responds to Asylum Seekers in Distress

While transiting from Singapore to Christmas Island, HMAS Wollongong was tasked to respond to a vessel in distress which was eventually located approximately

July 4, 2012
Total Views: 43

Wednesday, June 27, 2012
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Incidents

Déjà Vu Offshore Australia, 4 Refugees Perish in Latest Sinking

In the span of less than a week, a second vessel overloaded with refugees has capsized and sunk in the waters northwest of Australia, 107 miles north of

June 27, 2012
Total Views: 19

Thursday, June 21, 2012
Australia-Bound Boat Capsizes, Fate of 200 Refugees Unknown [UPDATED]
Incidents

Australia-Bound Boat Capsizes, Fate of 200 Refugees Unknown [UPDATED]

View Larger Map SYDNEY–A major rescue effort is underway after a boat carrying up to 200 asylum seekers capsized off the coast of Australia’s

June 21, 2012
Total Views: 8

Monday, June 18, 2012
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Defense

Did the British Navy Sell the Australian Navy a £65 Million Rustbucket?

When most of the world envisions the British Navy with impeccably dressed officers, calling orders in the shadow of the gallant ensign are supplemented with

June 18, 2012
Total Views: 315

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
M/V Tycoon Wreck Removal Commences on Christmas Island
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M/V Tycoon Wreck Removal Commences on Christmas Island

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) said today that it has contracted Titan Salvage to remove the wreckage of the M/V Tycoon from the cliffs of

May 23, 2012
Total Views: 55

Saturday, May 19, 2012
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News

Bulk Carrier MV ID Integrity “Not Under Command” Offshore Great Barrier Reef [UPDATE]

**UPDATE** From the Australian Marine Safety Authority: One of the commercial tugs, PT Kotor, rendezvoused with the ID Integrity at approximately 10:30am

May 19, 2012
Total Views: 146

Sunday, May 6, 2012
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News

Investing in LNG: Australia Awards a Dozen Offshore Exploration Permits

SYDNEY (Dow Jones)–Australia’s government on Sunday said it has awarded 12 new petroleum exploration permits for off the coast of Western Australia

May 6, 2012
Total Views: 27

Thursday, May 3, 2012
Coming Out of Queensland: Titanic II Billionaire Orders Four Ore Carriers
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Coming Out of Queensland: Titanic II Billionaire Orders Four Ore Carriers

MELBOURNE–Australian billionaire Clive Palmer has formed a shipping business to handle ore freight for his Queensland Nickel Group, with plans to

May 3, 2012
Total Views: 17

Tuesday, May 1, 2012
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News

Transocean and ExxonMobil Begin Drilling at Jansz-Io Offshore Australia

– By ExxonMobil Connection The ExxonMobil Drilling team this month commenced operations on the Jansz-lo driling program for the Gorgon LNG Project off

May 1, 2012
Total Views: 119

Monday, April 30, 2012
Aussie Billionaire Building Modern-Day Titanic Replica
Blog

Aussie Billionaire Building Modern-Day Titanic Replica

An Australian billionaire has announced his plans to build the Titanic II, a modern-day replica of the ill-fated liner that sank over 100 years ago. Clive

April 30, 2012
Total Views: 24

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News

DOF ASA Signs NOK 225 Million Contract Offshore Australia with Apache

DOF announced today that they have signed a NOK 225 million contract with Apache Energy Limited for the use of the anchor handling tug supply vessel, Skandi

April 30, 2012
Total Views: 77

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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News

Chevron: Near-Term Production Relatively Steady Before Upcoming Australian LNG Boom [VIDEO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iezL5yzHpMI (Dow Jones) Chevron Corp. (CVX) said Tuesday its oil and gas production will inch up this year but it expects output

March 14, 2012
Total Views: 29
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