New Hot Spots for Russian Crude STSs & IUU Fishing
STS meetings conducted in the Egyptian EEZ by sanctioned and high/moderate compliance risk crude oil tankers, January 2022-August 2024. Fighter Two (IMO: 9296391), a sanctioned, Cook Islands-flagged crude oil tanker, is an example. It usually sails between Russia and Egypt, and on July 14, 2024, the vessel conducted a commodity STS meeting with the
Unveiling the Dark Fleet: Palau, Cook Islands, and the Swedbank
OFAC sanctioned Asya Energy, Everest Energy, and Pioneer on August 23, 2024. The Cook Islands – close to New Zealand, far from godliness. Like Palau, the Cook Islands is another Pacific micro-state that has emerged as one of the largest dark fleet registries, taking on huge numbers of ageing tankers carrying Russian, Iranian, and
Windward vs. leeward: Inter-site variation in marine resource
Here, the fish assemblage from the Moturakau rockshelter in the Cook Islands is analyzed to determine effects of recovery bias on relative abundance, number, and kinds of taxa represented. Smaller-mesh screens are shown to have significant effects on relative abundance estimates for smaller samples and for increasing sample size and number of
The significance of habitat and exposure to the reef-flat
REEF-FLAT MACROINVERTEBRATES OF THE COOK ISLANDS 321 Cook Islands centres on several species of echinoderms (e.g., sea cucumbers and sea urchins), molluscs (e.g., giant clams), and any reef fish of edible size (Hambuechen 1973) and the future viability of the fishery for some species is of considerable concern (e.g., giant clams Tridacna maxima
Sediments of the almost-atoll Aitutaki, Cook Islands, South Pacific
Aitutaki is part of the Cook Island Archipelago, which consists of fifteen islands, divided into northern and southern chains (Fig. 1).The southern islands, among which Aitutaki is located, are part of the Cook-Austral island hotspot chain (Hein et al., 1997; Dickinson, 1998).Aitutaki (Fig. 2) has a roughly triangular outline and covers some 98 km 2, which
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Cook Islands | Beaches, Culture & Activities | Britannica
Cook Islands, self-governing island state in free association with New Zealand, located in the South Pacific Ocean. Its 15 small atolls and islands have a total land area comparable to that of a medium-sized city, but
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With its peak rising to 2241m, it is the highest island of Polynesia. This rugged setting reveals lush valleys and towering mountains. Some valleys are accessible by 4×4 and even if you cannot cross the island from end to end via its crater, the 4WD remains the simplest way to dive in the heart of these winding paths giving access to breathtaking panoramas and landscapes.
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COOK ISLANDS RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR PROJECT
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Cook Islands Renewable Energy
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Cook Islands Energy Statistics
W; Energy; Cook Islands Energy; Cook Islands Energy. See also: Cook Islands Electricity Energy Consumption in the Cook Islands. the Cook Islands consumed 1,677,278,000 BTU (0.00 quadrillion BTU) of energy in 2017. This represents 0.00% of global energy consumption. The Cook Islands produced 55,300,000 BTU (0.00 quadrillion BTU) of energy, covering 3% of its
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COOK ISLANDS RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR PROJECT
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Energy in the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands is a net importer of energy, in the form of petroleum products. Total energy consumption was 1,677,278,000 BTU (1.77 TJ) in 2017, of which 811,000,000 (0.86 TJ) was in the form of oil. In 2012 47% of imported oil was used in the transport sector, 30% in aviation, and 27% for electricity generation. Electricity consumption is 31.6 GWh, from 14 MW of installed generation capacity, with most load concentrated on the main island of Rarotonga. Per-capita el
Energy in the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands is a net importer of energy, in the form of petroleum products. Total energy consumption was 1,677,278,000 BTU (1.77 TJ) in 2017, of which 811,000,000 (0.86 TJ) was in the form of oil. [1] In 2012 47% of imported oil was used in the transport sector, 30% in aviation, and 27% for electricity generation. [2] Electricity consumption is 31.6 GWh, from 14 MW of
Cook Islands | Pacific Energy
The Pacific Energy Group became established in the Cook Islands in 2010 thanks to the acquisition of the BP assets. Ever since, the Group has renewed its partnership with the power plant TAU and equipped itself with a new refueler to support the business growth. Optimization and quality of supplyare also a priority.
The significance of habitat and exposure to the reef-flat
Mean (+SE) number of individuals per transect for the dominant species of holothuroids in each of the main habitat types on the windward (black) and leeward (grey) sides of Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Cook Islands tropical moist forests
The town of Avarua is Cook Islands'' capital and main commercial centre. Climate. The climate of the islands is humid and tropical. They are in the southeast trade wind belt, and the windward southeast sides of the islands and the summits are wetter than the leeward northwestern sides. The wettest months are November and December. [1]
ᐅ Windward Sandbank fishing reports • Cook Islands fishing
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Cook''s Bay, Windward Islands, French Polynesia
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The Hodeidah Attack Temporarily Changed Shipping & Risk
Based on Windward''s data, 64% of these vessels are sailing under the flag of Gabon, which has previously been used by vessels owned by the sanctioned company Pao Sovcomflot; 27% are sailing under the flag of Cook Islands; and 9% under the flag of Panama; all are recognized as flags of convenience.
Cook Islands Renewable Energy Chart Implementation Plan
achieving, by Renewable Energy means, the electricity demand of the country by 2020. Government, in its endeavour to achieve its Goal, has produced the "Cook Islands Renewable Electricity Chart" the "Cook Islands Renewable Energy Chart Implementation Plan" as its guiding papers to which the Island Specific Implementation Plan is developed.
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6 FAQs about [Cook Islands windward energy]
Does the Cook Islands have electricity?
The Cook Islands has a financially healthy electricity sector with technical and commercial challenges requiring on-going investment. With the exception of Pukapuka, Nassau and Suwarrow, the Cook Islands has some form of electricity network. Power supply on Rarotonga is the responsibility of the government-owned utility Te Aponga Uira (“TAU”).
Who imports the fuel in Cook Islands?
85% of the country's fuel and all of its jet fuel is imported by Pacific Energy. The Energy Act 1998 established an Energy Division within the Ministry of Works, Energy and Physical Planning (now Infrastructure Cook Islands) responsible for energy policy and electricity inspections.
How will new energy technologies affect the Cook Islands?
In future, new energy technologies such as marine energy may offer new opportunities for the Cook Islands to generate electricity from other renewable sources. Developments in energy storage or in energy efficiency may also further reduce the Cook Islands’ reliance on diesel. The Cook Islands prefers to use proven and economic energy technologies.
What is a Cook Islands renewable electricity chart (road map)?
This document is called the Cook Islands Renewable Electricity “Chart”. Other countries have called similar documents a “Road map” – and these are countries that are either landlocked or have many kilometres of road between settlements. Our environment is different. We have many kilometres of sea between islands.
Why is energy important in the Cook Islands?
Energy is a fundamental prerequisite to the sustainable socio-economic development of a nation. As such, the Cook Islands Government considers that environmental protection, energy security and economic growth are inseparable key pillars of our country’s development.
What changes will the Cook Islands make?
The changes will include management of power utilities, environmentally friendly and cost effective renewable electricity sources, and energy efficient strategies. The Cook Islands will be careful in its selection of renewable electricity options and will not entertain unproven or non-commercial technologies.