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BP Reduced The Number Of Boats Skimming For Oil

July 21, 2010 11:11 AM

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (AP) - BP says it has reduced the number of boats skimming for oil in the Gulf of Mexico by more than a quarter. The move comes after BP stopped oil from barreling into the Gulf of Mexico last week. It has some worried the oil giant... more »
Report On Skimming Operations

July 12, 2010 6:53 PM

The state of Louisiana today issued its first report on skimming operations on Louisiana's coast. The report was compiled as a result of Governor Jindal's directive to the Louisiana National Guard to monitor and track the deployment of skimmers by the U.S. Coast Guard. Statewide, there are 396 skimmers total,... more »
Skimming Ships In The Gulf Back To Shore Due To Weather

June 29, 2010 12:58 PM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - BP and the Coast Guard are sending oil-scooping skimming ships in the Gulf of Mexico back to shore because nasty weather is churning up rough seas and powerful winds. U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Dave French said Tuesday that all efforts had been halted for now off... more »