Damaged freighter heading for Dutch Harbor


Wednesday, December 06 2006
Unalaska, AK – A more-than-500-foot freighter is on its way to Dutch Harbor for repairs after experiencing engine problems west of the Aleutians.
The Sea Honesty was carrying a shipment of wheat from Oregon to Japan when it ran into trouble west of Attu Island on Monday, according to Coast Guard Petty Officer Sara Francis. It's on its way to Dutch Harbor under its own power, and is expected to arrive early Thursday afternoon.
The Sea Honesty is a Panamanian-flagged vessel owned by Panama City-based SS Harmony Shipping, and is being operated by Mitsui O.S.K. That's the same Japanese shipping firm that was operating the car carrier Cougar Ace when it rolled on its side south of the Aleutians in July.