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Shell to blast the Wild Coast during Whale Migration Season

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At a time when world leaders are making promises and decisions to step away from fossil fuels because climate science has shown we cannot burn our existing reserves (let alone drill for more), offshore oil and gas Operation Phakisa is pushing ever harder to get its hands on a local supply of gas. Shell must answer for how the harms done during this survey and any exploration drilling done hereafter are part of its energy transition plan to control global warming.

Below you will see the notice that was placed today( 2 Nov 2021).

Project Reference: 720.19161.00001 File Ref. Shell Transkei Survey Notification Letter 29Oct21

29 October 2021

Dear Sir/Madam,

SHELL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION SOUTH AFRICA – NOTIFICATION OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF A 3D SEISMIC SURVEY IN THE TRANSKEI EXPLORATION AREA OFF THE EAST COAST OF SOUTH AFRICA

Notice is hereby given that Shell Exploration and Production South Africa has appointed Shearwater GeoServices to commence with a three-dimensional (3D) seismic survey within its Transkei Exploration Area off the East Coast of South Africa from the earliest on 01 December 2021.

The survey will be undertaken under Exploration Right 12/3/252 and will cover an area of approximately 6 011 km2 located roughly between Port St Johns and Morgans Bay. The survey area is located more than 20 km from the coast at its closest point in water depths ranging between 700 and 3 000 m (refer to locality plan in Attachment A). It is anticipated that the seismic survey would take in the order of four to five months to complete, depending on weather and current conditions.

Under the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, a seismic survey vessel that is engaged in surveying is defined as a “vessel restricted in its ability to manoeuvre”, which requires that power- driven and sailing vessels give way to a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre. Vessels engaged in fishing are kindly requested to, so far as possible, keep out of the way of the seismic operation. Furthermore, under the Marine Traffic Act of 1981, a seismic survey vessel and its seismic array is protected by a 500 m safety exclusion zone.

Capricorn Marine Environmental has been appointed to provide the Fisheries Liaison Officer (FLO), Marine Mammal Observers (MMO) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) services for the duration of the survey. Should you have any queries on the above, or require any further information on the planned survey, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned.

Your sincerely,

Eloise Costandius

SLR Consulting (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Email: ecostandius@slrconsulting.com

SMS / WhatsApp: 063 900 5536

Notification in the Daily Dispatch 2 Nov 2021
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  2. I would suggeat a total biocot of ALL Shell oil / petroleum products until they retract their intentions publically. This include notifying companies like Discovery that has agreements with Shell service stations useing cash-back enticements for using Shell!

    This CANNOT be allowed to continue.

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  3. We don’t need fossil fuel production or products anymore.Rather change your focus to Green Energy production and infrastructure – more wind turbines, more solar farms and lay down more electrical charging points for
    e-cars and busses.Green energy is the (our) future ,it will create more sustainable jobs without the pollution of the air and the sea and save our natural environment and animals

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  4. Shell are once again displaying their lack of environmental concern chasing a fuel technology that is so harmful to our world. We are trying to reduce gas emissions turn to other sources of energy contribute to to global warming reduction. Shell it appears are looking to grow their footprint ignoring the environment. Not only should we not support shell but turn to companies sponsored by shell like formula one and loop them in into the debate.

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  5. Some years ago, Shell were the prime movers regarding fracking in the Karoo. Now they want to undertake this heinous act, in defiance of any sane rationality. They MUST be stopped ! So much for any social or community (including marine life) responsibility. We should boycott all Shell products … (I have done so for about 8 years and will continue to do so … AS FOR BARBARA CREECY, SHE HAS SOLD US DOWN THE RIVER … Why do we have politicians who flagrantly ignore climate change, deny the need for action and continue to betray our Country (what’s left of it !)

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    • Agreed, Willem. My view is that Shell is arrogantly treating us like any other African country where they believe that we are too ignorant to question their motives.. Perhaps our government doesn’t question things (probably getting back-handers anyway) but we, as the people of South Africa should, and must do so ! We have to stop this raping of our resources; especially when focus should be shifting away from fossil fuels, not towards more reserves. Shell, BP and others have done untold damage to our Earth and environment and apart from throwing Dollars at the problem, they do nothing else ! The whole matter is driven by the mighty Dollar and to hell with the consequences to our Earth!

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  16. This is horrifying at a time when we need the oceans. The ocean doesn’t need us – we need the oceans to survive! Move on from fossil fuels!

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  20. This cannot happen. Our seas and marine life are so threatened at present. This will be another catastrophic and devastating event. Stop it before it starts

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  26. Our natural resources shall remain in possession of our country and Shell oil may not do any loyal exploiting. They may wait until and end project product is aviable and purchase at for market prices.

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  29. Come now Shell! Enough already with the exploitation of Africa and its resources. You, as a company, have done enough damage to the earth as it stands. How about doing something that humanity could actually be proud off and would support you in your actions? Please stop abusing this beautiful planet we live on!

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  30. No more death and destruction of marine life and sensitive ecosystems . Start thinking outside of the box and spend more time and money on solutions to the planet’s issues.
    Continuing to boycott Shell. C’mon give me a reason not to. I have been boycotting you now for years…

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  32. To hell with shell and all these wanker fossil fuel companies and associates.. we don’t need them or more destruction in such beautiful untouched places.. let alone the effects during and after all these seismic activities they want to be doing… Go shove your destructive seismic blasting as far up your asses as possible she’ll, and leave our beautiful untouched natural areas alone….

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  34. Shocking that with our depleted sealife this is still continuing. Shell should be boycotted and from this day I will do just that!!

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  43. STOP this murderous exploration…we do not want fossil fuel..stop murdering the animals and sea life of our planet

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  47. Our oceans are dying, Shell’s activity will only exascerbate this- our oceans should be protected not destroyed for fossil fuels and greed.

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  49. Hands off this precious ecosystem, it is incomprehensible that a company would be so dastardly and despicable in this age. Shell’s assurances of environmental protection are baseless and a sham. I will never use shell fuel again.

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  50. There must come a time when we say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. It is time that we truly regard the planet and its resources as the life blood of human existence. The continuous destruction and degradation of this planet will soon lead to mans demise. Much has been done already in ensuring mans doom. Do we need to continue or save what we can. This blasting proposal will be the death of a beautiful part of the ocean. Are we just going to stand and watch Shell destroy this coastline which is a true gem of the South African coastline . Let’s stop this now.

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