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Listing ship towed to shelter in bay
The Juneau Empire ^
| August 10, 2006
| Monica Southworth / Alaska Newspapers
Posted on 08/10/2006 10:59:45 AM PDT by skeptoid
The Cougar Ace is shown between Wide Bay and Ider Point on the northern side of Hog Island as it is towed Tuesday into Unalaska Bay. The ship, owned by Tokyo-based Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, had been listing since problems arose during a required open-sea transfer of ballast water on July 23, approximately 230 miles south of Adak. Company officials believe the ship rolled while the crew was adjusting the ballast tank, which regulates the ship's weight and balance. The ship's 23 crew members were hoisted to safety. The only injury was a broken ankle.
TOPICS: Business/Economy; Extended News; Japan; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; US: Alaska
KEYWORDS: cougarace; listingship; salvage; unalaska
Thats an odd sight!
I just read a post that explains WHY this happened. From this thread, post 17:
' ...the crew was attempting to remove ballast water, a practice required under international maritime rules to prevent marine organisms picked up at one port from being dumped with the ballast in another part of the world. He said alien organisms can cause significant damage in their new habitat, so the water is released on the high seas. Beuerman said too much water was probably discharged when the crew was adjusting the ballast.'
Note: 'Ider Point' should be 'Eider Point'.
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posted on
08/10/2006 10:59:46 AM PDT
by
skeptoid
To: skeptoid
Want to buy a lightly damaged, zero miles, Mazda?
Special discounts available for the cars from the lower decks.
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:03:10 AM PDT
by
thackney
(life is fragile, handle with prayer)
To: skeptoid
didn't someone die trying t salvage the ship?
looks like it could still be salvaged.. any word about the cars?
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:05:39 AM PDT
by
GeronL
(http://www.mises.org/story/1975 <--no such thing as a fairtax)
To: skeptoid
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:10:52 AM PDT
by
Tennessee_Bob
("Those who "abjure" violence can only do so because others are committing violence on their behalf.")
To: GeronL
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:17:20 AM PDT
by
thackney
(life is fragile, handle with prayer)
To: skeptoid
Yes. Marty Johnson, aged 40, a naval architect employed by Titan Salvage, was killed during the salvage operation.
BTW: Does anyone know if Titan Salvage uses LLoyds Open Form? If so, did they require that it be signed for this salvage operation?
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:20:57 AM PDT
by
Clive
To: thackney
Its a shame anyone had to die. Its still an interesting story to follow, especially since it didn't sink in some of the deepest ocean on Earth.
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:31:34 AM PDT
by
GeronL
(http://www.mises.org/story/1975 <--no such thing as a fairtax)
To: Tennessee_Bob
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posted on
08/10/2006 11:14:55 PM PDT
by
FreedomCalls
(It's the "Statue of Liberty," not the "Statue of Security.")
To: thackney
LOL! Just heard on Portland radio, the vehicles will be sold as used cars, with a new car warranty.
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posted on
09/12/2006 2:01:25 AM PDT
by
investigateworld
(Abortion stops a beating heart)
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