Antarctica

Wednesday, December 12th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Accidents and impacts management in Antarctic waters

Accidents can always happen but the target is to minimize impacts and advance contingency plans for such situations in the framework of the Antarctic Treaty, said Chile's Dr. Alvaro Sapag, chairman of the Chilean Environment Commission during a meeting on the Antarctic environment held in Punta Arenas.
Tuesday, December 11th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Fleming Glacier in Antarctica shows signs of receding

Scientists from Chile's Center of Scientific Studies (CECS), Antarctic Chilean Institute, and Air Force reported last week that Fleming Glacier, located in the Antarctic Peninsula, is showing signs of receding.
Friday, November 30th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Sunken Explorer's fuel spill endangers mating penguins

An estimated 2.500 penguins in Antarctica are endangered by an oil spill from the sunken cruise vessel Explorer, impeding access to their mating and nesting places. The oil spill is 1.500 meters long by 200, according to experts from the Chilean Antarctic Institute.
Thursday, November 29th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
“Explorer” accident raises environment concerns in Chile

Chilean scientists and environmentalists said Wednesday they hope to determine within the next few days the extent of environmental damage resulting from recent the sinking of the cruise ship S/M Explorer.
Tuesday, November 27th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
High definition pics of Antarctica as never seen before

United States and United Kingdom researchers have stitched together more than 1.000 views of the White Continent to make a stunning new high-definition polar panorama.
Sunday, November 25th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Engagement ring in the midst of the Antarctic drama

They feared they were going to an icy grave - but the survivors of the Antarctic cruise ship sinking were yesterday all glad to be alive.
Sunday, November 25th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Argentina wants stricter rules for Antarctic tourism

Argentina is assessing the environmental impact of the wrecked Liberian flagged Canadian cruiser Explorer and will closely monitor events as well as demand stricter conditions for cruise operators in Antarctic waters.
Friday, November 23rd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Rescued cruise pxs expected in Punta Arenas Saturday

At 18:30 hours Chilean time Zodiac boats belonging to a Norwegian cruise vessel began landing the 154 passengers from the stricken “MV Explorer” at the Chilean Antarctic base President Frei in King George Island.
Friday, November 23rd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Lloyd's List claims M/V Explorer had “five failings”

A legal and insurance storm of Antarctic proportions could be in the making for the M/V Explorer and its owners if a report in the maritime market news portal Lloyd's List proves to be correct.
Monday, November 19th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Modest launching of Argentine Antarctic 07/08 campaign

Argentina's Antarctic 2007/08 season had a modest launching on this occasion with two vintage patrol vessels replacing icebreaker Almirante Irizar which suffered a major fire accident last April and is still undergoing repairs.