Weaver’s Cove Energy Plans to Appeal Coast Guard Decision
Posted on Oct 25, 2007 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Weaver’s Cove Energy Plans to Appeal Coast Guard Decision
Following the U.S. Coast Guard’s decision that Weaver’s Cove Energy’s proposed vessel transit route is “unsuitable” for LNG tanker traffic, the Providence Journal reports that the company plans to appeal. A statement released by Weaver’s Cove claims that the “decision disregards critical facts in the record” and “lacks the necessary...
U.S. Coast Guard Deems Weaver’s Cove Waterway “Unsuitable” for LNG Tanker Traffic
Posted on Oct 24, 2007 in Federal Regulation, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on U.S. Coast Guard Deems Weaver’s Cove Waterway “Unsuitable” for LNG Tanker Traffic
The Associated Press (carried via the Boston Globe) reports that the U.S. Coast Guard has released its Letter of Recommendation regarding waterway suitability which announces that the Taunton River is “unsuitable” for LNG tanker traffic as proposed by Weaver’s Cove LNG. This decision reaffirms the Coast Guard’s initial evaluation of the waterway and, according...
Following Consultants’ Report, Canada Maintains Opposition to LNG Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
Posted on Oct 8, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Marine Regulation, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Following Consultants’ Report, Canada Maintains Opposition to LNG Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
The Globe and Mail reports that the Canadian Government will continue its opposition to the proposed LNG vessel route through Head Harbour Passage following the release of an independent assessment of the proposed vessel route. New Brunswick representative and Canadian Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson said that Canada will oppose all LNG tanker traffic in the Head Harbour...
Canada Releases Consultants’ Report on LNG Vessel Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
Posted on Oct 5, 2007 in Canada & Mexico, Marine Regulation, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Canada Releases Consultants’ Report on LNG Vessel Traffic in Head Harbour Passage
Canada has made public its report on LNG vessel traffic compiled by SENES Consultants. The report supports Canada’s reasons for prohibiting LNG vessels from traversing the Head Harbour Passage, stating that transit “involves a considerable level of risk,” particularly due to maneuvers near the Old Sow whirlpool, “where the risk factor is approximately double the...
Proposed Ocean Way LNG Lightering Site Falls Within U.S. Navy Training and Testing Range
Posted on Sep 21, 2007 in Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security | Comments Off on Proposed Ocean Way LNG Lightering Site Falls Within U.S. Navy Training and Testing Range
The U.S. Navy is urging Ocean Way LNG to reconsider one of its proposed LNG lightering sites as the site falls within the Navy’s Point Mugu Sea Range off the coast of Southern California. A piece available in the Environmental Newsstand offers analysis of this and other issues involving the growing LNG industry and operations areas of the U.S. Navy. [Subscription...
MARAD Announces Notice of Intent to Prepare EIS for Clearwater Port LNG Terminal
Posted on Sep 18, 2007 in Environmental, Marine Regulation, Regas Terminals & Capacity, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on MARAD Announces Notice of Intent to Prepare EIS for Clearwater Port LNG Terminal
MARAD announced in today’s Federal Register that it intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Clearwater Port LNG terminal proposed for offshore California. MARAD also announced that two public scoping meetings will be held on October 3 and 4, and public comments on the project are due on October 18,...