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Position of bulk carrier unchanged

The position of the 'An Yang' seems to be unchanged despite previously annonuced salvage attempt. A photo, reportedly captured on Aug 3, was showing the bulk carrier still high and dry with the starboard side anchor out at the grounding site in pos. 46° 39' N 141° 51' E at the coast of Nevelsk. Remarkably the ship was still transmitting AIS signals either, with the latest dating from Aug 23. Photo: https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3876732?navList=gallery&category=39&page=1&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest

Refloating plans going ahead

After seven weeks of preparation, Russian and Chinese officials were reporting progress toward the refloating of the 'An Yang 2'. The Chinese crew remained aboard the vessel being supplied from shore while the efforts were underway. Determining there was no significant damage visible to the vessel, local authorities had determined that the crew would remain aboard their ship, but emergency accommodations were arranged if they had to be evacuated. The surveys determined there were 50 tons of diesel and 700 tons of heavy fuel aboard but no leaks were observed. A contract has been signed for the removal of the fuel to lighten the vessel. An access road also had to be created to reach the vessel. No timing was offered for when they expected to have the vessel afloat.

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