Golden Ray Wreck Removal Faces Latest Setback But Work Continues

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Golden Ray Wreck Removal Faces Latest Setback But Work Continues

Crews working to cut up and remove sections of the Golden Ray shipwreck in St. Simons Sound, Georgia have restarted cutting operations on “Section Seven” after the cutting chain broke on two separate occasions over the last week.

The St. Simons Sounds Incident Response says joining links in the cutting chain failed on April 7 and again on April 12, but divers and personnel aboard the VB-10000 have now reconnected the chain, allowing the cutting of the section to continue.

Responders replaced larger profile joining links with slimmer Kenter joining links which are expected to optimize the cutting system. Meanwhile, wreck removal supervisors continue to perform routine inspections of the cutting apparatus and recommend equipment maintenance or replacement as needed.

“Removing the Golden Ray is a highly complex and painstaking process. Each section presents unique challenges,” said Mauricio Garrido of T&T Salvage. “We will continue to make prudent and practical adjustments when we encounter difficulties and identify opportunities to achieve our priorities in a safer, more effective manner. Any lessons learned are quickly integrated into existing plans and procedures.”

A massive undertaking.

 

[RetiredUSN]

They need to send over about 200 Indian "Ship Breakers" They will be all over that boat like Army ant.

They might need to OSHA away for a couple weeks.