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Nitewolf Champion Author Anchorage Posts:16,545 Points:2,105,645 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Jan 5, 2013 4:42:12 AM Ignore Nitewolf Report Abuse The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The assessment of a Shell drilling rig grounded off a remote Alaska island continued Friday, with officials putting more salvagers onboard. Officials say in a release that critical response gear was put into place for the eventual recovery operation. The Kulluk (CULL'-uck) ran aground Monday near Kodiak Island. Power generators also were delivered. A majority of 14 support ships are expected to be in place this weekend. Members of the command team also met with Alaska Native leaders in the nearby community of Old Harbor to hear their concerns over the grounding. Visit Peninsula Clarion for full article

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The assessment of a Shell drilling rig grounded off a remote Alaska island continued Friday, with officials putting more salvagers onboard.

Officials say in a release that critical response gear was put into place for the eventual recovery operation.

The Kulluk (CULL'-uck) ran aground Monday near Kodiak Island.

Power generators also were delivered. A majority of 14 support ships are expected to be in place this weekend.

Members of the command team also met with Alaska Native leaders in the nearby community of Old Harbor to hear their concerns over the grounding.
Visit Peninsula Clarion for full article

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