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Kulluk Update

Kulluk Update

The assessment of Shell’s Kulluk drillship continued today as calmer weather conditions allowed a recovery team to board the grounded vessel for a second time to continue a detailed evaluation of its condition. The recovery team again spent several hours onboard and was able to reconfirm the Kulluk is firmly aground and is stable.

The team also confirmed there remains no sign of environmental impact, and there has been no leakage of the low-sulphur diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid stored in strong tanks onboard the vessel.  Information gained from the on-site assessments will be invaluable in helping to evaluate the available options for freeing the rig from its grounded position.

 

 

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Zamboanga

Zamboanga

Photo: philstar.com
Photo: philstar.com

The ro-ro ferry Zamboanga went aground near Dumaguete City, Philippines.   The Zamboanga was approaching the port when its engine failed.   The vessel was pushed into shallow waters by the strong winds and choppy seas of a tropical depression.   The Coast Guard were quickly alerted and sent personnel to the scene.   The Coast Guardsmen rigged lines to the liferafts and safely landed all 228 passengers on board.  Authorities suspended vessel operations  in the areas affected by the tropical depression.

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Jayden Ray

Jayden Ray

The 40 foot long fishing vessel Jayden Ray went aground onto the rocks near the mouth of the Quillayute River near LaPush, Washington.   The Coast Guard received a distress call from the Jayden Ray and dispatched a Dolphin helicopter and a 47-foot motor lifeboat to the scene.   The lifeboat with the aid of the helicopter was able to navigate through the rocks and attach a towline to the Jayden Ray.   The fishing vessel was refloated and towed back to LaPush.   No injuries, damage or pollution released.   The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.

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