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PETROLEUM INDUSTRY KEEPS PROVINCIAL ECONOMY FLYING HIGH

by wade on June 5, 2012

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, June 5, 2012 – A new study about the socio-economic impact of the offshore petroleum industry in Newfoundland and Labrador was released today by Stantec Consulting. The study, which details the scale and range of benefits accruing to the province between 2008 and 2010, was funded by Petroleum Research Newfoundland and Labrador.
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OCEANS' 12 HAMPTON ROADS: ABSTRACT DEADLINE JUNE 1ST

by wade on June 1, 2012

The abstract deadline for OCEANS 2012 Hampton Roads is just a day away! Submit your abstracts now by clocking here   Read more.

REMINDER OF CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR CANADA-BRAZIL R&D PROJECTS

by wade on June 1, 2012

International Science and Technology Partnerships Canada (ISTPCanada) and Brazilian partners, together with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), are hosting Calls for Proposals (CFP) for industry-led collaborative R&D projects between Canada and Brazil. 
Objective:
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LOUISBOURG SEAFOODS JOINS WORLD OCEAN COUNCIL

by wade on June 1, 2012

28 May 2012: Louisbourg Seafoods has joined the World Ocean Council (WOC) as the first company from the fish harvesting sector to become part of the growing international business leadership alliance on Corporate Ocean Responsibility.
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IMPROVING SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY OF O&G OPERATIONS IN ICE RICH REGIONS

by wade on June 1, 2012

The Centre for Marine Simulation at the Marine Institute, with the National Research Council and Kongsberg Maritime, received support funding from PRNL, the Atlantic Innovation Fund,  RDC NL and Kongsberg Maritime for a project that aims to improve the safety and efficiency of oil and gas operations in harsh, ice rich regions. This project, with total estimated costs of $8.6 million, seeks to develop dynamic positioning system technologies for ship operations in such environments. Read more.