Pasha Bulker aground Newcastle Australia

[vokstar]

The radar isn't spining around yet so I guess they are just trying to fire up the engines.

There is alot of smoke coming out of the funnel.. I guess that will give the environmentalists something to complain about since she has refused to leek any oil yet  :lol:

[mooringman]

on the webcam it looks like the vessel moved a bit to port side.anybody in "down under" knows something about the situation?brgds mooringman

[Richard Matterson]

The bow has been dragged further to port, although here are reports in the local papers that she was leaking oil earlier today too. High tide is still a few hours off so the salvage crews have a bit of time up their sleeves.

[spotti]

Looks like she has now been turned approx. 90 degrees.

[Brian Cawkwell]

Hi Vokstar,

I dont think they will need the radar on my friend,but i might be wrong

[Brian Cawkwell]

Try this for the latest info:-

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/07/01/1966928.htm

[vokstar]

Yeh I dont think it's esentual that the radar is on, but I've noticed that when the radar is on theres some action trying to get her off the beach.

On one of the earlier efforts when things didn't go to plan and they abborted pulling the radar went off, so when it's spinning it's an indication that theres some action going on even if you can't physically see her moving.

[Richard Matterson]

The radar is on for ranging especially off the towing vessels which can give an early indication of too much stretch in the towing cables.

[Brian Cawkwell]

Many thanks for the reply vokstar,Mattmar
I realy thought they would not use the radar,but what do  I Know, I only fit windows for a living!!!!!!

[Richard Matterson]

It's 21:45 local time on Monday and she has been pulled clear of the beach.

[Stuart Scott]

Pasha Bulker was successfully refloated at around 21:40 this evening Newcastle time.

She floated off about 5 minutes after the tide peaked - live TV coverage here in Australia.

Stuart

[matthew]

hi all,

glad shes off the beach,but i wonder were she will go maybe back in newcastle port?i wonder if there is a dry-dock big enough?maybe in queensland,or singapore to fix the bent propeller and the rudder which is half missing?who knows,they were lucky to get her off the beach..

cheers matt

[mooringman]

thanks a lot for the quick information.i just was wondering where the vessel was as i checked out the webcam :lol:
the salvage crew did a good job,i was not sure if they will be successful,but i know the area only from google earth and seacharts.

[Captain John K]

Thanks for the Update!! I guess everyone's happy except the tourist board.

[tonker]

G`day G Captain, i reslly like your site, thanks, very enjoyable, some good reading on there.