Antarctica

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.
Saturday, November 10th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
UN Chief Ban Ki-moon looks at Antarctica glaciers

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited the Antarctica on Friday to see firsthand the impact of climate change and the melting of glaciers.
Thursday, November 8th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Chilean scientists after funds for Antarctic research

Chile's Institute of Antarctica (INACH) has proposed a US$4 million microorganism research project for the increasingly disputed Antarctica. If funding is approved, Chilean scientists can look forward to spending the next four years on the icy continent.
Monday, November 5th 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Russian logistics for Argentina's Antarctic 2007/08 season

The logistics of the coming Argentine Antarctic 2007/08 season has been contracted to Russian companies that will be providing an icebreaker and an air bridge for the most Southern of Argentine polar stations, according to reports in the Buenos Aires press.
Friday, November 2nd 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Taiana and Foxley to work on common Antarctica policy

Chile and Argentina's Foreign Affairs ministers, Alejandro Foxley and Jorge Taiana will be meeting in Santiago to coordinate a common position on Antarctica following on Britain's announced intention of claiming continental shelf rights off Antarctica.
Wednesday, October 31st 2007 - 20:00 UTC
Ban Ki-moon confirms visit to Latinamerica and Antarctica

Continuing his efforts to spotlight the issue of climate change, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will travel to Latin America, Antarctica and Europe next week where in addition to making diplomatic contacts, he will see first-hand deforestation and other environmental problems caused by the phenomenon.