The bulk carrier Golden Seas arrived safely at Dutch Harbor on Tuesday after a 500-mile tow from the Bering Sea. The ship needed the assist after developing engine trouble near Adak Island. The yellow vessel is the tug Tor Viking II. USCG photo
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Safe and sound
The bulk carrier Golden Seas arrived safely at Dutch Harbor on Tuesday after a 500-mile tow from the Bering Sea. The ship needed the assist after developing engine trouble near Adak Island. The yellow vessel is the tug Tor Viking II. USCG photoTo the rescue
Here's some nifty U.S. Coast Guard video of the disabled bulk carrier Golden Seas and the stud tugboat that's dragging the ship to Dutch Harbor.
Good news on the Golden Seas!
The U.S. Coast Guard and state officials just posted this update:
As of 8:20 PM, the Golden Seas is under tow at 5.5 knots and gaining speed and headed to Dutch Harbor.
As of 8:20 PM, the Golden Seas is under tow at 5.5 knots and gaining speed and headed to Dutch Harbor.
Responders prepare to tow hobbled cargo ship
This just in from the U.S. Coast Guard:
Dec. 4, 2010
Golden Seas, Tor Viking II expected to rendezvous today
ANCHORAGE — The Tor Viking II is about 50 miles from the motor vessel Golden Seas and is expected to rendezvous about 40 miles north of Atka Island around 6 p.m. and establish a tow.
The Golden Seas crew reported Friday severe weather had diminished allowing the vessel to utilize limited engine capability to maneuver northeast away from land.
Crews on the Tor Viking II, an oceangoing tug, will be using the emergency towing system (ETS), specifically designed to deploy to a disabled ship from the stern of a tugboat or airdropped to the ship's deck via helicopter. The Tor Viking II is scheduled to tow the vessel to Dutch Harbor.
Weather on scene has diminished to about 40 mph winds and 20-foot seas and is predicted to continue to weaken during the next 24 to 48 hours.
Coast Guard rescue helicopter crews remain in Dutch Harbor in case assistance is needed. An extra ETS is also available in Adak that can be delivered by helicopter. The Coast Guard cutter Alex Haley is still en route.
The 738-foot Golden Seas is carrying rapeseed used to make canola oil, 450,000 gallons of crude oil, 11,700 gallons of diesel fuel and 10,000 gallons of lube oil.
Dec. 4, 2010
Golden Seas, Tor Viking II expected to rendezvous today
ANCHORAGE — The Tor Viking II is about 50 miles from the motor vessel Golden Seas and is expected to rendezvous about 40 miles north of Atka Island around 6 p.m. and establish a tow.
The Golden Seas crew reported Friday severe weather had diminished allowing the vessel to utilize limited engine capability to maneuver northeast away from land.
Crews on the Tor Viking II, an oceangoing tug, will be using the emergency towing system (ETS), specifically designed to deploy to a disabled ship from the stern of a tugboat or airdropped to the ship's deck via helicopter. The Tor Viking II is scheduled to tow the vessel to Dutch Harbor.
Weather on scene has diminished to about 40 mph winds and 20-foot seas and is predicted to continue to weaken during the next 24 to 48 hours.
Coast Guard rescue helicopter crews remain in Dutch Harbor in case assistance is needed. An extra ETS is also available in Adak that can be delivered by helicopter. The Coast Guard cutter Alex Haley is still en route.
The 738-foot Golden Seas is carrying rapeseed used to make canola oil, 450,000 gallons of crude oil, 11,700 gallons of diesel fuel and 10,000 gallons of lube oil.
Another Golden Seas update
The bulk carrier Golden Seas in the Bering. USCG photoThe following U.S. Coast Guard update arrived at 7:25 p.m.
Dec. 3, 2010
Golden Seas gains limited power, assets still responding
ANCHORAGE — The crew of the 738-foot vessel Golden Seas reported on-scene weather has diminished temporarily, allowing the crew to utilize limited engine capability to maneuver northeast away from land.
The waves on scene have reportedly reduced from 29 feet to 20 feet. However, the vessel Tor Viking II remains en route to the Golden Seas and is expected on scene around noon tomorrow. The Coast Guard cutter Alex Haley is also en route and is expected to arrive sometime Sunday afternoon.
Two Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters and crews arrived today in Dutch Harbor and will continue to Adak to provide rescue capabilities if needed.
The crew of the Golden Seas reported an engine turbocharge failure to the Coast Guard at 4 a.m. today. This limited power and steerage. The ship's position was about 70 miles north of Adak, drifting southeast toward Atka Island.
The Golden Seas is carrying Canola seed from Vancouver, Canada, to the United Arab Emirates.
The Tor Viking II is a 251-foot towing vessel outfitted with four engines totaling 18,300 horsepower.
Golden Seas update
I just spoke with Coast Guard Petty Officer David Mosley, who tells me the seas have laid down enough to allow the cargo ship to make slow forward progress.
That’s a relief, but the Golden Seas is not out of the woods yet.
The turbocharger on the ship's engine remains inoperable, so the vessel is underpowered, Mosley says.
Lots of help continues steaming toward the Golden Seas, which will be escorted to Dutch Harbor.
That’s a relief, but the Golden Seas is not out of the woods yet.
The turbocharger on the ship's engine remains inoperable, so the vessel is underpowered, Mosley says.
Lots of help continues steaming toward the Golden Seas, which will be escorted to Dutch Harbor.
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