Kulluk refloated, now under tow to sheltered waters

(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) — The conical drill ship Kulluk, which had been aground for about a week, was refloated Sunday night, the Anchorage Daily News newspaper reported. The vessel is under tow by the anchor-handling tugboat Aiviq on its way to sheltered waters in Kiliuda Bay. Officials said there does not appear to be major damage or any fuel spilling.

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By Professional Mariner Staff