In an investigation report, Rear Admiral Joseph Servidio saidhe was troubled by the possible violations, as well as the “potential evidenceof negligent conduct” by three officers on the offshore vessel owner’s 22,100-bhp Aiviq (built 2012).
The anchor handling tug-supply vessel (AHTS) was towing theconical drilling unit (CDU) Kulluk when it lost power to four engines in roughweather. Even after crew restored power to the engines, the CDU dragged theAiviq and the tug Alert for miles before it was set adrift to ground in thesafest possible location.
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