Shell may be ready for the Arctic, but its oil spill barge isn't
Monday, July 9, 2012 - 11:31
in Earth & Climate
A unique ice-class barge designed to clean up any oil spills that might result from Shell Alaska's upcoming operations in the Arctic Ocean has so far failed to acquire final U.S. Coast Guard certification. Engineers from the oil company say it's no longer appropriate to require them to meet the rigorous weather standards originally proposed.