Home › U.S. breaker to help Russian, Chinese ships stuck Antarctic ice
 

Keywords :   


U.S. breaker to help Russian, Chinese ships stuck Antarctic ice

2014-01-05 06:30:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Reuters: The United States is sending a heavy icebreaker to help free a Russian ship and a Chinese icebreaker gripped by Antarctic ice, the Coast Guard said on Saturday. The Polar Star is responding to a request for assistance from Australian authorities as well as from the Russian and Chinese governments, the Coast Guard statement said. "The U.S. Coast Guard stands ready to respond to Australia's request," Coast Guard Pacific Area Commander Vice Admiral Paul Zukunft said. "Our highest priority is safety...

Tags: chinese ships russian ice

Category:Electronics and Electrical

Latest from this category

All news
»
18.06Farm Progress America, June 18, 2024
18.06Farm Progress America, June 18, 2024
18.06Potential Tropical Cyclone One Graphics
18.06Potential Tropical Cyclone One Forecast Discussion Number 3
18.06Potential Tropical Cyclone One Wind Speed Probabilities Number 3
18.06Potential Tropical Cyclone One Public Advisory Number 3
18.06Summary for Potential Tropical Cyclone One (AT1/AL012024)
18.06Potential Tropical Cyclone One Forecast Advisory Number 3
More »