AN YANG2

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Oil to be removed from grounded bulk carrier

Chinese and Russian authorities were actively advancing salvage efforts for the 'An Yang 2', which remained hard aground since Feb 9 near Nevelsk, on Russia's Sakhalin Island. A Chinese task force recently arrived in the Sakhalin Oblast to consult with local Russian government officials and rescue agencies to coordinate the ship's salvage operation. Both sides have signed a letter of intent regarding the oil removal, with further efforts underway to draft the next phase of the salvage plan. Staff from the Chinese consulate boarded the vessel after it ran aground to visit the crew. As of now, all 20 crew members remained in good health, maintaining smooth communication with the outside world and having sufficient supplies of food and drinking water. The vessel was carrying approximately 50 tons of diesel and 700 tons of heavy fuel oil. No pollution has been detected in the surrounding waters following the incident. Report with photos: http://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0331/c90000-20296198.html

Grounded bulk carrier continues to be monitored

Monitoring of the 'An Yang 2' wa scontinued around the clock on the instructions of Governor Valery Limarenko. Specialists from the Marine Rescue Service were on duty at the site constantly, Water samples confirmed that there was no pollution as of Feb 13. The inspection of the vessel will continue depending on weather conditions. Valery Limarenko held a meeting with representatives of the region's leading media n Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. The authorities promptly installed booms to prevent the spill of oil products. The ship owner has to make a decision whether to refloat the vessel with tug assistance and take it for repairs or abandon it on site and dispose of it. The authoorities were insisting on draining the fuel, an amount of 700 tons of fuel oil and 50 or 60 tons of diesel fuel. Reports with photos: https://paluba.media/news/187781 https://paluba.media/news/187674

Work at grounded bulk carrier depending on weather

Rescuers continued to work with the 'An Yang 2' around the clock. The specialists were on duty at the site constantly, acting according to the actual weather. As soon as weather conditions allow, they will continue to inspect the underwater part of the vessel. According to data as of Feb 12, no damage to the ship's hull was found, and there was no oil spill. The divers, however, coud not inspect the lower part of the hull, since the bulk carrier is sitting on rocks. Thedivers planned to inspect the port side of the vessel. Based on the results of a full inspection, the ship owner may decide to refloat the ship, The regional authorities will build a column route to the grounding site to pump out the fuel. The ship's crew, consisting of 20 Chinese citizens, remained on board, Thee were being provided with everything they need. A state of emergency was in effect in the Nevelsky District, and a high alert regime was in effect in the region. On behalf of Governor Valery Limarenko, the emergency response headquarters was monitoring the situation. Booms have been installed along the coast, and an emergency kit of materials for eliminating oil spills has been deployed. Report with photos: https://sakhalin.aif.ru/incidents/vodolazy-osmotryat-levyy-bort-sevshego-na-mel-u-beregov-sahalina-sudna-knr