Heating fuel tanker arrives in Nome NOME, Alaska, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- A Russian tanker carrying needed heating fuel finally arrived in icebound Nome, Alaska, the U.S. Coast Guard said Sunday. The Renda plowed its way into port Saturday night with the help of the U.S. icebreaker Healy, which carved out a path through nearly 300 miles of ice. The Renda will soon begin offloading 1.3 million gallons of fuel the Nome will need to get through the winter. "The first step is to ensure the ice is safe for the personnel to walk on," said USCG Chief Petty Officer Kip Wadlow. Then they will work to connect the piping and check for leaks. Safety is our primary concern. The last fuel delivery before winter set in was scrubbed due to a fierce gale in November. CNN said Nome had enough fuel to last until March; however, conditions then would likely be even more difficult for a supply delivery.