Update: Disabled bulker MV Golden Seas under tow to Dutch Harbor

Tor Viking

MV Golden Seas, a 74,475 DWT  bulk carrier, which suffered a turbocharger failure on its main engines and was in danger of drifting onto the Aleutian Islands, has been taken under tow by the tug/supply boat Tor Viking II.   The bulk carrier is being towed to Dutch Harbor, Alaska and is expected to arrive early Tuesday.  The  US Coast Guard Cutter Alex Haley is escorting the two vessels.

Bulk Carrier Rescued After Being Disabled & Adrift in Bering Sea

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3 Responses to Update: Disabled bulker MV Golden Seas under tow to Dutch Harbor

  1. Phil, Ohio says:

    Not sure when she made it, but she is now in Dutch Harbor. I found her by he ARPS tracking signal: 2010-12-08 15:23:39z -51°57.67′ N 4°07.50′ E

  2. Rick says:

    Thanks for the update.

  3. Phil, Ohio says:

    Correction needed.

    There is a Golden Sea and a Golden SeaS. Something I was unaware of and which makes the above lat/long incorrect.

    However the Golden Seas successfully anchored in Broad Bay in Dutch Harbor at 12:52 p.m. as reported by DIVIDS Hub News.

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