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Mohawk is back in Norway!
Atfer
7 months, Mohawk is finally back in Norway. 50 people, old and young
members, the press and TV stood ready as Mohawk came back to Norway.
Early Sunday morning the crane lifted her into Isegran, the yard
that will help us restore Mohawk back to her former glory.
Mohawk is on her way!
Atfer
a lot of work, Mohawk was finally on her way this Wedensday night.
The remarkable effort which is done in the Netherlands under the
supervision of Henk Jan and Niek Peters is just incredible. The
people of Vlissingen and all the employees at Scheldeport are so
fra the main contributers to our project of getting Mohawk under
sail once more.
The project is now entering a new face in which we are dependent
on financial, material og mental support from both coorporate and
gouvernment, as well as the general public.
We wish to mark this event by having a gathering in Fredrikstad
this Saturday 26th of February, and everyone's welcome!
It's a long way to go, so keep your heads up, and again, our deepest
respect and gratitude to all the people of Vlissingen!
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Press release 12.09.2004 (translated by 229
Nina Schjoldager)
Sea scouts were presented the Safety at Sea Award
– The efforts made by crew on Mohawk II on the
account of good leadership, good routines and good preparations,
were the crucial condition that gave the accident this summer the
good out come” said the Minister of Justice Odd Einar Dørum
when presented the “safety at Sea Award” today.
"The winner of this award has, since
the establishment in 1920, been strongly involved in sail training
for youngsters who have showed interest in maritime sports and traffic
at sea" stated the jury as the reason for presenting the award
to Sjøkorpset. The awars is presented by the Safety ay Sea
Center, whichj is located at Sollerud outside Oslo.
- It is a great honour to receive this award. This gives us motivation
to continue working, says Øyvind Berntsen on behalf of Sjøkorpset.
The ship Mohawk II collided with a fishing boat in Dutch waters
this summer, and all the crew members were saved. Sjøkorpset
is now working intensly to raise money to bring the 100 year old
ship back to Norway so that she can be restored.
Sjøkorpset will retain the ownership
of Mohawk II
This summer has been influenced by the uncertainties
connected to the faith of Mohawk, but it is now clear that Dutch
authorities has withdrawn their claim for security in Sjøkorpset’s
pride and joy – S/Y Mohawk II.
10.09.04 Dag Erlandsen
(translated by 229 Nina Schjoldager)
Dutch port authorities made sure that Mohawk II
was raised and sat on shore, when the ship sank in the far lead
outside the coast of Vlissingen in Holland. This was done to prevent
the wreck from disturbing the traffic at sea.
The Dutch authorities claimed security for
the salvage costs, which had reached significant amount. The security
meant that the authorities could offer the boat for a compulsory
sale, in the event that the authorities did not reach an agreement
with Sjøkorpset as to how the salvage costs would be covered.
Sjøkorpset is still the owner of the boat, and responsible
towards Dutch authorities with reference to salvage costs, even
if Sjøkorpset does not consider itself to be responsible
for the collision, but entitled to damages.
That is why there have been negotiations between Sjøkorpset
and Dutch authorities regarding the release of Mohawk II. The Dutch
authorities have shown goodwill and understanding for the situation
Sjøkorpset is in. The parties have now reached and agreement
which represents a good solution for Sjøkorpset.
The agreement says that the Dutch authorities repeal the claimed
security on the condition that Sjøkorpset pays 1 Euro. The
amount was paid under a formal takeover on the deck of Mohawk II,
where Per Brynildsen represented Sjøkorpset.
With reference to the salvage costs, the Dutch authorities have
claimed security in the eventual damages, which is to be paid by
the party who is to be held responsible and from others who may
pay damages.
This represents a great challenge for Sjøkorpset, as the
owner of the boat must take all reasonable actions to collect the
damages from the responsible party. Sjøkorpset is more than
ready to take on this assignment. The fact that the organization
has regained control of the boat and can bring her back to Norway,
has given new inspiration and the members have regained their optimism.
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