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Topic: National Coast Guard

Eight rescued from wooden ship after collision off UAE coast

Jan 24, 2013

Coastguard patrols were able to tow the ship, which was off the coast of Umm Al Qaiwain, to shore.  Read Article Eight rescued from wooden ship after collision off UAE coast

UAE coastguard detains floating weapons arsenal off Fujairah

Oct 17, 2012

The UAE keeps a close eye on the floating arsenals near its waters amid concerns that weapons might fall into the wrong hands. Read Article UAE coastguard detains floating weapons arsenal off Fujairah

Damaged Japanese oil tanker

Damaged Japanese oil tanker(Video)

Jul 30, 2010

A Japanese oil tanker was damaged at sea as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, July 28, 2010. The tanker anchored off the Port of Fujairah for investigation, survey and cold repairs and to make sure of its safety, seaworthiness and Watch Video Damaged Japanese oil tanker

Key ships ordered to leave spill site before storm

Jul 23, 2010

Engineers are confident the seal on the leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well in the US can hold as ships are evacuated because of the approaching Tropical Storm Bonnie. Read Article Key ships ordered to leave spill site before storm

 

Capped well in Gulf of Mexico not leaking, says BP

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Jul 17, 2010

BP was cautiously optimistic today that a giant cap on its ruptured oil well in the Gulf of Mexico would keep stemming the flow of crude oil as engineers probed for possible leaks. Read Article Capped well in Gulf of Mexico not leaking, says BP

 

BP says it has halted oil flow into Gulf of Mexico

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Jul 16, 2010

The energy giant says it has temporarily stopped oil flowing into the Gulf of Mexico for the first time in three months as it began key tests hoping to stem the spill for good. Read Article BP says it has halted oil flow into Gulf of Mexico

 

BP installs bigger cap on ruptured Gulf wellhead

Jul 13, 2010

A larger, tighter-fitting containment cap was installed atop the ruptured Gulf of Mexico wellhead to try to fully contain the deep-sea oil gusher. Read Article BP installs bigger cap on ruptured Gulf wellhead

 

BP appoints new head of oil clean-up efforts

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Jun 19, 2010

As BP tries to cap the Gulf of Mexico spill, the chief executive is handing over day-to-day management of the leak operation to another top manager. Read Article BP appoints new head of oil clean-up efforts

 

BP oil spill double earlier estimates

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Jun 11, 2010

BP considers cutting dividend payments, as US officials more than double the estimated size of the Gulf of Mexico oil leak. Read Article BP oil spill double earlier estimates

 

Nuclear power plant security unveiled

May 31, 2010

Details of the massive security cordon that will protect the UAE's nuclear power plants have been revealed. Read Article Nuclear power plant security unveiled

 

Outdated rules hamper growth of leisure yachting in UAE

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Mar 02, 2010

Archaic regulations governing the country's marine industry are acting as a brake on the growth of boating as a leisure activity in the country, says yacht maker. Read Article Outdated rules hamper growth of leisure yachting in UAE

 

Surge in boat orders lifts ADSB

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Feb 16, 2010

Abu Dhabi Ship Building recorded a 38 per cent rise in revenues last year to Dh1.16bn (US$316.1m) as it booked a surge in orders from the Government to protect coastal waters and offshore installations. Read Article Surge in boat orders lifts ADSB

 

US leads global relief effort for Haiti

Jan 17, 2010

As the survivors of Haiti's catastrophic earthquake struggle in worsening conditions and the death toll is predicted to reach 200,000, three US presidents came together on Saturday to launch a fundraising effort across America. With his predecessors George W Bush and Bill Clinton at his side, President Barack Obama appealed for national unity in support of the people of Haiti. Read Article US leads global relief effort for Haiti

 

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Win an invitation for you and a guest for a celebration of all things decadent to be held at Maison Sez in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, June 26.  Win - A night with The National

Vaccine set to vanquish Delhi belly

An Indian food vendor in New Delhi. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States, about 10 million people develop Traveller's Diarrhoea, commonly known as Delhi belly, every year. Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP Photo

British scientists have discovered a vaccine that creates an immunity to Traveller's Diarrhoea - the global curse with a handful of names, but one certain unpleasant effect.  Vaccine set to vanquish Delhi belly

The Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies in Rome

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James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally fragile mob boss in HBO's 'The Sopranos' helped create one of TV's greatest drama series, has died.  The Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies in Rome

Confederations Cup: Brazil beat Mexico

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A 2-0 win provides welcome distraction amid protests, reports Gary Meenaghan from Brazil.  Confederations Cup: Brazil beat Mexico

Arab Spring Islamist leaders support Erdogan

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Most ruling politicians and their supporters in the post-uprising North African states are likely to support Turkish premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan.  Arab Spring Islamist leaders support Erdogan

In pictures: Lillger cubs in Russia

A zoo in Russia is home to a unique animal – the liliger. That's a big cat breed where the father is a lion and the mother is a lion-tiger hybrid, called a liger.

A zoo in Russia is home to a unique animal – the liliger. That's a big cat breed where the father is a lion and the mother is a lion-tiger hybrid, called a liger.  In pictures: Lillger cubs in Russia

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In pictures: India's Early monsoon rains

Early monsoon rains are at least twice as heavy as usual in northwest and central India as the June-September monsoon spreads north, covering the whole country a month faster than normal.(Photos)

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In pictures: Brazil becomes latest hotspot for protests

Protesters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013 massed in at least seven Brazilian cities Monday for another round of demonstrations voicing disgruntlement about life in the country, raising questions about security during big events like the current Confederations Cup and a papal visit next month.(Photos)

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Video: Record broken as winner crowned burger eating champion

Video: Record broken as winner crowned burger eating champion(Video)

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In pictures: Have you visited Salalah yet?

Just a 90-minute direct flight away from the UAE, or a grueling drive of more than 1,000 kilometers from Al Ain or Muscat, Salalah and the wider Dhofar region offers a glimpse of an Arabia many Gulf expatriates have been missing.(Photos)

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