A cargo ship with mechanical problems is currently undergoing repairs in Unalaska.

The 975-foot NYK Lodestar first made a distress call last Tuesday. It was traveling from Oakland, California to Busan, South Korea, and it was carrying dry cargo. The vessel took approximately three days to make it to the Port of Dutch Harbor, and it had to circle miles away from the island before the weather cleared up yesterday.

Rick Entemann, of Alaska Marine Pilots, was able to board the vessel about 20 miles out from the island and direct it to area waters. While the vessel still had propulsion, the tug James Dunlap was sent along with the emergency towing system just in case the Lodestar’s condition deteriorated.

Repairs are expected to be completed today.