gCaptain - Latest Comments in Pasha Bulker Swung Out but Leaking Oil | gCaptain.comhttp://gcaptain.disqus.com/A blog about ships!enMon, 02 Jul 2007 09:37:18 -0000Re: Pasha Bulker Swung Out but Leaking Oil | gCaptain.comhttp://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/pasha-bulker-swung-out-but-leaking-oil/#comment-1338223Thanks guys!!Capt. JohnMon, 02 Jul 2007 09:37:18 -0000Re: Pasha Bulker Swung Out but Leaking Oil | gCaptain.comhttp://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/pasha-bulker-swung-out-but-leaking-oil/#comment-1338222John, just to let you know that Newcastle key tourist attraction has been salvaged tonight. The Pasha Bulker was pulled of Nobby's Beach around 2137 (AEST) today and is currently 500 metres offshore waiting for divers to check the damage. You can see an article on <a href="http://huntersbest.typepad.com" rel="nofollow">http://huntersbest.typepad.com</a><br><br>What know for the people of Newcastle?Gordon WhiteheadMon, 02 Jul 2007 08:26:08 -0000Re: Pasha Bulker Swung Out but Leaking Oil | gCaptain.comhttp://gcaptain.com/maritime/blog/pasha-bulker-swung-out-but-leaking-oil/#comment-1338221Ports Minister Mr Joe Tripodi stated today that the rudder had been damaged in last night's refloating attempt. He also advised that the oil spill identified during the maneuvers has been identified as prop shaft lubricant. The Pasha Bulker is said to be about 50m from deeper water and refloating efforts are planned to continue tonight.IanMon, 02 Jul 2007 03:11:16 -0000