Two offshore workers face charges for Gulf of Mexico spills
Two Fieldwood Energy LLC oil workers face criminal charges for allegedly separately allowing crude oil spills from offshore U.S. Gulf of Mexico platforms to avoid required shut downs.
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Crewmember falls overboard from tanker off Gulf of Mexico
The US Coast Guard recently announced that a 27-year-old male crewmember fell overboard from the tanker vessel Sagami near Sabine Pass, off Gulf of Mexico.
BP deploys robot on offshore oil rig to enhance safety
Oil major BP has deployed Boston Dynamics’ robot ‘Spot’ on one of its oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, to enhance safety of operations by reducing the number of people onboard.
Oil and gas sector in Gulf of Mexico prepares for Hurricane Delta
The US is preparing for another hurricane called Delta, the 25th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, which has been intensified to Category 4 status and is expected to achieve sustained winds of 135 knots.
Armed robbery onboard offshore supply vessel in Gulf of Mexico
The Mexican-flagged offshore supply vessel MV NATALIE was reportedly boarded by armed men whilst conducting operations in the vicinity of the ODIN Offshore platform, about 12 nm northeast of Coatzacoalcos, in the Gulf of Mexico.
Panama reiterates need of vigilance for ships in Gulf of Mexico
The Panama Maritime Administration strongly encourages all Panama Flag vessels transiting the Bay of Campeche, Gulf of Mexico and the state of Tabasco, in the Republic of Mexico, to continue to keep the utmost vigilance and increase security conditions aboard.
RMI warning: Increased piracy in southern Gulf of Mexico
In continuation of a US MARAD alert regarding increased piracy in the Gulf of Mexico, the RMI issued a Yacht Safety Advisory (YSA) for RMI-flagged vessels operating in or near Mexican territorial waters.
US warns of increased piracy on Gulf of Mexico
The US Government issued a warning about the risk posed by pirates to boats and oil installations in the southern Gulf of Mexico.
USCG hurricane season reporting requirements 2020
The US Coast Guard (USCG) shared reporting requirements for the hurricane season, to provide guidance for operators on the Outer Continental Shelf. Hurricane season begins on 1st June and operators should review Emergency Evacuation Plans.
High number of piracy attacks reported in the Gulf of Mexico
The first three weeks of April 2020 have seen a high number of piracy attacks on offshore support vessels in the southern rim of the Gulf of Mexico.
