The twin-hull heavy raise vessel VB-10,000 can be used for slicing and lifting operations [Photo by U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer John D. Miller]
Efforts to take away the wreck of the capsized automobile provider Golden Ray from St. Simons Sound, Ga., look to be getting again on observe. On October 7, the Unified Command engaged on the salvage introduced that slicing and lifting operations could be delayed for a number of weeks by the necessity for engineers to change the mooring system for the the twin-gantry, twin-barge heavy raise catamaran VB-10,000 on the wreck-site.
Originally, engineers with the response designed an array of 5 anchors for the VB-10,000, nonetheless, after efficiently putting in and pull-testing 4 anchors, the remaining anchor didn’t meet its pull-test necessities. The Unified Command stated it was reviewing a number of choices for a revised anchor system.
Today, the Unified Command stated that responders will set up three pilings to finish the anchor array for the VB-10,000. Pile driving will start on October 18.
Responders are putting in three pilings to finish the anchor array for the VB10,000 heavy-lift vessel. The VB-10,000 will start transiting to St. Simons Sound after the primary piling is put in.
Sound ranges can be monitored on the wrecksite and the shoreline throughout pile driving to make sure the security of employees and the general public. Sound ranges are anticipated to be negligible on the shoreline.
A 150-yard security zone across the Environmental Protection Barrier (EPB) that surrounds the wreck has been established. Mariners are suggested to avoid the perimeter. Unauthorized flying of drones (UAVs) is prohibited across the wreck web site. Responders will report any sightings of drones and drone operators to native authorities.
