Anti-LNG Group Advises Investors to Abandon LNG Projects in Maine
Posted on Jan 18, 2008 in Canada & Mexico, Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Anti-LNG Group Advises Investors to Abandon LNG Projects in Maine
According to the Telegraph-Journal (New Brunswick, Canada), LNG opposition group Save Passamaquoddy Bay Canada argues that three regasification terminals proposed for Maine are not feasible because of a lack of Coast Guard resources and Canadian opposition to tanker traffic in Head Harbour Passage. The group’s chair told the Telegraph-Journal investors “are...
Fire Marshals Hold Informational Meeting for Residents Near Proposed Sparrows Point LNG Site
Posted on Jan 18, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fire Marshals Hold Informational Meeting for Residents Near Proposed Sparrows Point LNG Site
The National Association of State Fire Marshals held an informational meeting for residents of communities near the Sparrows Point LNG site last weekend. The Dundalk Eagle (Md.) reports that the fire marshals offered technical information on LNG and discussed the potential risks associated with LNG regasification...
Coast Guard Personnel Participate in Defensive Tactics Training in Texas
Posted on Jan 17, 2008 in Safety & Security | Comments Off on Coast Guard Personnel Participate in Defensive Tactics Training in Texas
U.S. Coast Guard personnel participated in an annual training session on defensive tactics last week in Sabine Pass, Texas. KFDM News reports that although the training was not specific to security for LNG tankers destined for nearby LNG terminals, a USCG Officer said, “[w]e go on board tankers that are considered high risk, and these tactics will help team...
Editorial: N.Y. Governor Should Act to Stop Broadwater LNG
Posted on Jan 17, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on Editorial: N.Y. Governor Should Act to Stop Broadwater LNG
The Stamford Times (Conn.) offers an editorial today requesting that New York Governor Eliot Spitzer (D) “take aggressive action to block” the proposed Broadwater LNG terminal. The editorial goes on to reiterate the major safety and environmental concerns, including possible effects on shipping caused by LNG tanker transit through Long Island...
LNG Opponents Concerned by Cargo Ship’s Engine Failure in Head Harbour Passage
Posted on Jan 17, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, Vessel Transportation | Comments Off on LNG Opponents Concerned by Cargo Ship’s Engine Failure in Head Harbour Passage
A U.S. Coast Guard officer told the Bangor Daily News that early Saturday morning, a Dutch-owned cargo vessel attempted to enter the Federal Marine Terminal at Eastport, Maine, but experienced an engine failure while transiting the Head Harbour Passage. Although the cargo ship did not run aground, it did drag its anchor. A spokesman for Save Passamaquoddy Bay says it plans to discuss...
Fire Safety Officials to Host Informational Meeting on LNG Safety
Posted on Jan 11, 2008 in Regas Terminals & Capacity, Safety & Security, State and Local Issues | Comments Off on Fire Safety Officials to Host Informational Meeting on LNG Safety
The Dundalk Eagle (Md.) reports that the National Association of State Fire Marshals will hold an informational meeting on LNG safety issues this Saturday in Turner Station, Md. The meeting will provide safety security information to local residents and emergency officials. The energy firm AES Corp. has proposed an LNG facility near Turner Station at Sparrows...