Photo Release: Tor Viking II tows the Golden Seas in rough weather

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The bulk carrier Golden Seas is towed through rough seas in the Bering Sea by the Tor Viking II Dec. 5, 2010.

The vessels are en route to Dutch Harbor transiting about 8 mph and are expected to arrive Tuesday if they are able to maintain their current speed and weather conditions remain favorable.

Photo courtesy of Tor Viking II

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A crewmember aboard the tow vessel Tor Viking II maneuvers the vessel upon arrival with the bulk carrier Golden Seas 40 miles north of Atka Island Dec. 4, 2010.

The tug rendezvoused with the vessel Golden Seas at about 5:30 p.m. and was able to begin towing the ship toward Dutch Harbor at 8:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Tor Viking II

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The bulk carrier Golden Seas rendezvous with the tow vessel Tor Viking II 40 miles north of Atka Island Dec. 4, 2010.

The Tor Viking II rendezvoused with the Golden Seas and was able to begin towing the ship toward Dutch Harbor at 8:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Tor Viking II

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