St. John’s, NL – February 15, 2019 marks the 37th anniversary of the sinking of the Ocean Ranger off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.
“The loss of the Ocean Ranger was a tragedy that greatly impacted the offshore industry, and indeed all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians,” said Charlene Johnson, Noia CEO. “The anniversary of the sinking of the Ocean Ranger serves as a profound reminder of the necessity for everyone working in our offshore oil and gas industry to have safety as their first priority. Today is a day to specifically remember those who lost their lives; they remain forever in our thoughts.”
The Ocean Ranger semi-submersible oil rig capsized and sank in a severe weather storm on February 15, 1982, 170 nautical miles east of St. John’s. All 84 crew members, 56 of them Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, lost their lives on February 15, 1982.
AGM Voting Information
At this year’s Annual General Meeting, Noia members will have opportunity to:
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Vote for proposed amendments to the Association’s By-Laws
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Vote for candidates for Noia’s 2019 Board of Directors
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Confirm Noia’s auditors for 2019
If a member is unable to attend the AGM and wishes to vote, a proxy ballot may be submitted. Completed proxy ballots must be emailed to Noia's auditor, Harris Ryan, at noia2019@harrisryan.com. The deadline for proxy forms in 12:00 noon on Monday, February 25, 2019.
Visit Noia’s Board Elections web page to learn more about voting procedures.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s oil & gas sector has a profound impact on the Canadian economy today, and has the potential to be even greater in the future. Imagine the Potential is Noia’s call to action for those who support a strong oil & gas industry and for our officials in elected office who can support its growth.
Imagine the Potential was launched at Noia’s 2018 Oil & Gas Conference by CEO Charlene Johnson. View launch address.
Visit www.imaginethepotential.ca to view Noia's newly released Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Oil & Gas Industry: Economic Impact Report
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Noia News 2018 Q4 has now been mailed and should soon be in the mailboxes of all Noia members. Read CEO Corner from the most recent issue.
Noia submits comments on regional assessment draft agreement
October 15, 2018 -- The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency recently concluded a consultation period on the draft Agreement to Conduct a Regional Assessment of Offshore Oil and Gas Exploratory Drilling East of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Noia has consistently advocated that offshore exploration drilling wells in Accord Act areas not be included as part of the Designated Project List for the new Impact Assessment Agency. Noia continues to strongly hold this view.
Noia submitted comments regarding the draft agreement in the event that offshore exploration wells in Accord Act areas are included as part of the Designated Project List and the Regional Assessment process is used as a substitution process for impact assessment.
The submission can be found here.