Tag: Norway

Thursday, March 28th 2019 - 06:59 UTC
“Viking Sky” had engine problems because of low oil levels, shut off by sensors

The cruise ship caught in a storm off the Norwegian coast experienced engine problems due to low oil levels, according to Norwegian authorities. Lars Alvestad, head of the country's maritime agency, said sensors had detected the shortage and shut off engines to prevent a breakdown.
Monday, March 25th 2019 - 08:21 UTC
Viking Star makes it to port with 900 people; 480 passengers were airlifted with helicopters

A luxury Viking Sun cruise ship that was left floating due to engine failure and nearly crashed into the rocks in rough waters has safely arrived in the port of Molde on the west coast on Norway, with over 900 people on board. The Viking Sky was towed to safety by two tugs, with one sailing in front of the vessel and another behind it.
Sunday, March 24th 2019 - 05:36 UTC
Helicopters rescuing passengers from cruise with failed engine off Norway

Helicopters have rescued more than 150 people from a cruise ship that suffered an engine failure in windy weather off the coast of Norway on Saturday, said police and rescue services.The Viking Sky, with 1,373 passengers and crew on board, had sent out a mayday signal as it drifted towards land, said the country's maritime rescue service.
Saturday, March 9th 2019 - 08:57 UTC
World's largest sovereign fund, belonging to Norway, diversifying from oil

Norway's US$ 1 trillion sovereign wealth fund is expected to sell some of its oil and gas holdings. The world's largest sovereign wealth fund owns US$ 37bn of shares in oil companies such as BP, Shell and France's Total.
Wednesday, December 5th 2018 - 09:17 UTC
Norway pays Brazil US$ 70m for deforestation reduction in the Amazon in 2017

Norway will pay Brazil US$ 70 million for reducing deforestation in the Amazon in 2017 but is concerned over a more recent surge in the destruction of the world's largest tropical rainforest, according to a Norwegian government statement.
Monday, October 22nd 2018 - 18:39 UTC
Norwegian WWII resistance hero Joachim Ronneberg dies at 99

A Norwegian resistance fighter who thwarted Nazi Germany's nuclear weaponry project died Monday at the age of 99.
Tuesday, September 11th 2018 - 09:50 UTC
Macri will receive the Global Citizen Award for his commitment to economic reform

Mauricio Macri, president of Argentina, Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway and Hamdi Ulukaya, founder, chairman and CEO of Chobani and founder of the Tent Partnership for Refugees, will be honored by the Atlantic Council with the Global Citizen Awards, during a ceremony on the evening of September 24 in New York, NY. All three distinguished honorees have confirmed attendance and will speak at the event.
Friday, August 31st 2018 - 08:29 UTC
Norway's Equinor plans to invest US$ 15bn in Brazil's oil, gas and renewables

Norway's Equinor will invest up to US$ 15 billion in Brazil over the next 12 years to develop oil, gas and renewable energy sources, the company said. Coinciding with an expected drop in output from many aging oilfields off the cost of Norway, Brazil is expected to become a core region for Equinor as the firm takes advantage of the country’s opening in recent years to more foreign investment.
Tuesday, March 20th 2018 - 10:02 UTC
Norwegian company in Brazil apologizes for toxic spill into a local river

Norwegian energy group Norsk Hydro, accused of causing environmental damage in northern Brazil, on Monday apologized for the unauthorized discharge of untreated water into a local river from its aluminum factory Alunorte, the largest in the world.
Tuesday, February 20th 2018 - 09:28 UTC
Using AI to improve salmon farming: correct feeding times and elimination of lice

Fish farming is big business - the industry now produces about 100 million tons a year, and with salmon prices soaring, producers are turning to lasers, automation and artificial intelligence to boost production and cut costs. How do you know if farmed salmon have had enough to eat?