Shell’s Preclude FLNG: One of the Largest Floating Structures

Shell’s Preclude FLNG – a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Facility is the world’s first FLNG development, and which when completes in 2017, will be one of the largest things to float on the oceans. People behind the project estimate 260,000 tons of steel to be used in constructing the facility; which would be four times…

Greenpeace’s New Rainbow Warrior to Fight Marine Pollution

The Rainbow Warrior, Greenpeace International’s flagship boat known for its crusade against the destruction of environment, is being revived to an all new form. The custom-built sailboat is set to sail in September 2011. Once on the sea, it will fight against illegal shipments of timber, unlawful fishing operations, gather evidence that can be used…