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Shell drill rig Kulluk adrift, NW Gulf of Alaska

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The Royal Dutch Shell driling rig Kulluk went aground on Sitkalidak Island, Alaska on January 1. Sitkalidak is an unihabitated island just south of Kodiak Island. The Kulluk was being towed from Dutch Habor to Seattle by the towing vessel Aiviq when it lost engine power, which caused the loss of the Kulluk. Although power was restored to the Aiviq, subsequent attempts at reattaching the tow were not successful, in part due to heavy weather. The Kulluk has on board approximately 144,000 gallons of diesel fuel and 16,000 gallons of lube oils and hydraulic fluid. Currently the Kulluk is sitting upright and there are no observable fuel leaks. The weather continues to remain rough, which is hampering attempts at salvage efforts and site visits.

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