Guided by powerful tugs, Shell Oil's drilling rig, the Noble
Discoverer, began its slow but steady journey from the Alaska Railroad Dock to
the waiting semi-submerged transport ship around 6:30 am on Saturday morning.
Calm seas helped make this delicate operation much easier.
By early afternoon, the rig was temporarily secured in place,
and the transport ship began to pump out the ballast water.
By evening, the rig rode high and dry on the cargo deck, lights
blazing. Over the next few days, welders, including graduates of the AVTEC
welding program, will secure the rig to the ship for the month-long journey
across the North Pacific Ocean to the repair
facility in South Korea.
Carol Griswold
Seward Sporadic News Reporter
PS Yes! The Siberian Accentor was seen again today. Thanks to the birders who very kindly brought mixed birdseed from Anchorage to help feed this esteemed guest!
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