Cape Breton Grounded Ship

• Salvager confident second try will move tanker off Cape Breton if weather holds

  The salvage master for the company making its second attempt to dislodge the Arca 1 says it will succeed as long as wind and the tide cooperate.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2017
  
• Grounded tanker off NS coast raises issue of federal watch on foreign flagged ships: mariners

  Coast guard officials are optimistic a second towing attempt expected on the weekend will shift the double-hulled Arca 1.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2017
  
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• Tow of tanker grounded off Cape Breton unsuccessful, operations suspended

  A salvage team was unable to pull a grounded tanker from a sandy bottom off Cape Breton on Tuesday evening.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2017
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• Salvage firm plans tow of grounded tanker off Cape Breton after assessing hull

  The Arca 1 ran aground just north of Sydney Mines on Sunday after losing engine power, and its six-member crew was rescued later that day.

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2017