Nazri dares the Lingam critics Nov 18, 2009
Earlier, in his winding-up speech, Nazri said Kelantan was not entitled to the royalty because the oil was extracted more than three nautical miles from its coastline. Lim Kit Siang (DAP - Ipoh Timur) argued that the Petroleum Development Act (PDA) 1974 which was signed by all the state governments then did not specify anything about a three nautical mile limit on oil royalty payment. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Parliament: Nazri agrees to debate oil royalty issue Nov 17, 2009
Earlier, in his winding-up speech at the committee stage, Nazri maintained that Kelantan was not entitled to oil royalty because the oil production was off-shore, more than three nautical miles from its coastline ... Lim Kit Siang (DAP-Ipoh Timur) argued that the Petroleum Development Act (PDA) 1974 which was signed by all the state governments then, did not specify anything about a three nautical mile limit on oil royalty payment ... He said that the Geneva Convention had set 12 nautical miles... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Entries slightly up for Sydney to Hobart Nov 2, 2009
The Wild Oats crew have largely had things all their own way in the 628 nautical mile classic since they took the treble of line honours, overall win and race record time in 2005. Among those determined to put a stop their run is Neville Crichton, owner/skipper of Alfa Romeo, who enjoyed his 143rd line honours win in New Zealand last week. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Aussie girl, 16, sets off on round-world sail Oct 18, 2009
Watson plans to travel north from Sydney to the equator above New Zealand, around South America's treacherous Cape Horn and back via the Southern Atlantic and the Cape of Good Hope, completing a 23,000 nautical mile sail. Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard wished Watson the best of luck but said that she, along with many Australians, was nervous for the teenager who set off Sunday under a dreary, grey sky. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Kauai Sea Scouts get boat from anonymous donor Oct 16, 2009
"It's got a 700-gallon fuel tank which gives it a 2,200 nautical mile range, and a 300-gallon water storage tank," Richardson said. "The motor runs fine.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Skipper, sailor die after Australian race accident Oct 11, 2009
The 24-meter yacht ran aground on Flinders Islet, 44 nautical miles (81 ... The remaining boats in the fleet continued in the 92 nautical mile race. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
* Teen gets alarm for round-the-world bid Oct 8, 2009
She said she had never considered abandoning her bid to become the youngest solo round-the-world sailor despite calls from Australian authorities to give up on the 23,000 nautical mile (42,600km) journey. To be honest it never even crossed my head, she told reporters in Sydney. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Remove shark nets to save whales: expert Oct 8, 2009
October 8, 2009 - 5:59PM. A marine expert is calling for the removal of shark nets during whale migrations after a baby humpback had to be freed from nets in Gold Coast waters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Official: Ironton Ferry horn waiver unlikely Sep 12, 2009
Under the rule, the horn must be audible at a distance of one-half nautical mile over 60 decibels of background noise. He also said changes could be made to the positioning and direction of the ferry s horn that could mitigate the effects of the horn to area residents. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Hanover Farmers Market faces fees Sep 10, 2009
Mamet said Marino told her that a permit wasn t needed to dispense prepackaged food provided by restaurants such as the Nautical Mile. We weren t cooking anything on site, she said. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Weekend Hot Picks In Entertainment Sep 4, 2009
Friday, September 04, 2009 Last Update: 04:45 AM EDT. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, TO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Farmers market in Hanover going strong Jul 23, 2009
Other participants at this year s Hanover farmers market include the Nautical Mile Market Wholesale Fresh lobster, Nutritional MonaVie, offering antioxidants and phytonutrients to help fight free radicals and maintain your body s overall health; Gina Rainwater, an aromatologist, Herbalist and Reiki Master, Wildtree natural cooking products and Melaleuca, a wellness company. Mamet said she is also looking for other local businesses to participate in the weekly market. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Commentary: Asphalt plant not welcome in Town of Burlington Jul 15, 2009
Bohners Lake is only one nautical mile away from the proposed site for the asphalt plant and it is in the direct path of the constant westerly winds. Toxic chemicals will pollute the air. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
* Kinmen helicopter crash kills co-pilot, one missing Jul 11, 2009
The accident happened about 1 nautical mile [1. 85km] off the coast of Kinmen. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
A busy summer for CORSE Jul 9, 2009
Then again, Henry said, that is true of many programs the foundation sponsors over the summer, from the therapeutic riding to Funtastics gymnastics and the Nautical Mile training programs ... CORSE also funds three-day gymnastics clinics at Funtastics in North Scituate, a two-week summer all-stars camp from starting Aug. 10 and the Nautical Mile track-training program once in July and again in the fall. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Evolution of the islands Jul 5, 2009
It also includes the area one nautical mile out from those islands ... The park includes five islands and one nautical mile of ocean surrounding them. (Santa Barbara News-Press)
CORSE Foundation seeking volunteers for summer programs Jul 3, 2009
Programs include Lose the Training Wheels, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Funtastics, Summer Camp and Nautical Mile ... Children who like sports or are in needed of some fun exercise can sign up for the All Stars Summer Camp or Nautical Mile track programs, which still have openings. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Sailing the Arctic on climate change mission Jun 5, 2009
Our 7,000 nautical mile voyage will take us through one of the most isolated parts of the world. Share this on. (CNN -- International)
One drowns, 9 more missing in Tanjung Piai boat tragedy Jun 4, 2009
45am that a ship, MV Sanne St John, had found a body floating about two nautical miles off Tanjung Piai ... 25am, MMEA were informed that six victims were rescued by two ships and a boat, about two nautical miles from Tanjung Piai, comprising a woman and five men ... 45am, MMEA were informed that another 16 victims were rescued by another ship about one nautical mile from Tanjung Piai, while Kilat 18 and Kilat 47 managed to fish out the floating dead body of a woman. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Swell time to tuck into iconic Tassie scallops May 31, 2009
The fishing grounds have been closed since December 2005 to allow stocks to replenish but harvesting will be limited to a 75 square nautical mile radius about 40 kilometres north-east of Flinders Island. Federal Fisheries Minister Tony Burke said the reopening of the fishery would support about 100 jobs on fishing boats and about 200 seasonal jobs in processing factories in Tasmania and Melbourne. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Monday's TV: Killadelphia May 25, 2009
Also, and this is not a spoiler because you will see it coming a nautical mile away, they are the pirates who killed the yacht's passengers. Perhaps confused by their triplicate roles, not one of the marketers/pirates/fishermen seems sure what accent to adopt so they've aimed for Generic Foreign. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Float on: Jessica's voyage is a solo act May 16, 2009
Preparing for an eight-month, 23,000 nautical mile voyage across some of the world's most treacherous waters by herself, Jessica told the Herald: "I'm not scared; I'm definitely nervous. I'm really mostly busting to get out there and go for it.". Jessica has never sailed offshore alone. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Local author goes the extra (nautical) mile May 14, 2009
The Daily Mail Online. Serving Greene County since 1792. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Navy ship outruns pirates, officials say May 11, 2009
They got as close as one nautical mile from the ship ... The suspected pirates, who were then two nautical miles behind the Lewis and Clark, fired small arms at the ship. (CNN -- World)
Sunken ships threaten Oregon bay, confound officials May 8, 2009
They were among 24 such vessels that carried anything from shoelaces to ammunition -- big vessels with an internal volume of 23,000 cubic yards but slow, with a top speed of about one nautical mile per hour. Conservationists say the ships should be removed. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Two more boats intercepted in Australia Apr 29, 2009
The first boat had seven people on board and was intercepted one nautical mile north of Ashmore Reef. The second was located 27 nautical miles west of Bathurst Island with approximately 72 people on board. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Pirates Vow To "Slaughter" Americans Apr 16, 2009
Start sinking anything that comes within a nautical mile or so of any cargo ship. Posted by gce651 at 12:26 AM : Apr 16, 2009. (CBS News)
Crashed Chinese helicopter salvaged Apr 14, 2009
The wreckage of a helicopter from China's Antarctic exploration ship Xuelong is hoisted up almost a nautical mile from its crash site in the East China Sea off Shanghai, April 12, 2009. (Xinhua Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Crashed Chinese helicopter salvaged out of sea water Apr 13, 2009
The wreckage of a helicopter from China's Antarctic exploration ship Xuelong is hoisted up almost a nautical mile from its crash site in the East China Sea off Shanghai, April 12, 2009 ... The wreckage was out of water at 10:55 p.m. Sunday, about two and a half hours after divers found the wreckage almost a nautical mile from the crash site, said Sun Fumin, director of the East China Sea Rescue Bureau of the Ministry of Transport ... The wreckage of a helicopter from China's Antarctic... (Xinhuanet, China)
Can U.S. adjust to 5-day mail? Apr 11, 2009
Clue = nautical mile, answer = knot ... A nautical mile is a measure of distance ... A knot is one nautical mile per hour, therefore a measure of speed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Gentleman Al brings up his ton Mar 19, 2009
852 kilometre - "nautical mile" - foot race. Baxter has fought a long and hard battle since his Super debut against the Bulls at Pretoria in 2000 where his baptism included him packing down against Springboks great Os du Randt. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Navy finds lost shipping containers Mar 19, 2009
Cmdr Schopen said it would search within a 25 square nautical mile radius of where the containers went overboard. Workers are continuing to clean up 250 tonnes of oil that leaked from the Pacific Adventurer when some of the lost shipping containers punctured the ship's hull. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Paramedics treat sailor on damaged yacht Mar 7, 2009
The crew of four was recreating an historic 11,800 nautical mile, 116-day voyage by seven Irishmen from Cornwall to Melbourne during the gold rush in 1854-55. "The injured gentleman was standing watch when the boat was hit and suffered a fractured right lower leg," Mr Oxford told AAP.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Mandovi to be freed of casinos Feb 25, 2009
PANAJI: The Goa government will ask all casino ships to move out of the Mandovi and relocate anywhere between 1 and 5 nautical miles towards the Arabian Sea within the next 15 days ... According to Kamat, the cabinet decided that casino ships should not anchor anywhere between the Mandovi river and Kala Academy and that they should be beyond 1 nautical mile from the shore, going up to 5 nautical miles, and could return to Panaji port for refuelling or replenishment of stocks. (Times of India)
ECOWAS member states set to define National Ocean and Sea Boundaries Feb 19, 2009
As defined by the Convention, coastal states have sovereign rights in a 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone with respect to natural resources and certain economic activities as well as exclusive jurisdiction over marine science research and environmental protection. Where states claim that their continental shelf extends beyond 200 nautical miles, submissions have to be made to the UNCLOS Commission before the deadline expires on May 13, 2009 - except for Liberia which enjoys a special... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
