Update: Fragmented Hull Of Wood-Chip Carrier Crimson Polaris Towed Into Hachinohe Port

By MI News Network|In: Shipping News|Last Updated on August 30, 2021

In respect to the grounding of Crimson Polaris that happened off the coastline of Hachinohe on August 11, the bow component of the fragmented hull was lugged right into Hachinohe Port by a salvage firm set up by the ship’s proprietor, and also tied there on August 27.

2 parts of Japanese Woodchip carrier Crimson Polaris from the side

Image Credits: Japan Coast Guard

Due to the climate and also sea problems, the job to get rid of the oil from the bow of the vessel mixed-up was anticipated to take a very long time, and also in order to make the job smoother and also much safer, the shipowner and also ship-management firm lugged and also tied the vessel in Hachinohe Port with the understanding and also teamwork of the city government, relevant companies, anglers, and also various other worried celebrations.

The salvage firm will certainly get rid of the staying oil from the bow of the ship and also discharge the freight.

Wood-Chip Carrier Crimson Polaris' fragmented hull

Image Credits: Japan Coast Guard

If all works out, the elimination of the staying oil will certainly be finished in mid-September, and also the discharging of the packed freight will certainly be finished at the end of September.
As for the strict area, the Japan Coast Guard and also relevant celebrations are proceeding their examination.

NYK will certainly remain to strive to solve the circumstance immediately together with the shipowner, ship administration firm and also various other relevant celebrations.