A crane places the 16th as well as last training lug onto the hull of the MV Golden Ray inSt Simons Sound, Georgia, June 3, 2020. Weighing over 38 heaps, the lug was, like the others, independently created as well as made to fit a certain area of the hull in order to support it for reducing as well as elimination by the 255-foot high Versabar VB 10,0000 drifting crane.St Simons Sound Incident Response Photo

The Unified Command looking after the salvage of the MV Golden Ray claims procedures have actually returned to adhering to Hurricane Isaias.

The UC has because because put sources back right into setting to proceed job.

Although reducing as well as raising procedures have actually been delayed up until very early October because of a mix of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as storm period, the UC advises the general public that procedures are significantly underway as well as proceeding.

“Our advanced planning for heavy weather paid dividends. We were prepared for Hurricane Isaias and are proud of the quick execution of our Heavy Weather Plan by our response personnel,” claimedCmdr Efren Lopez, Federal On-Scene Coordinator “There are many plans to execute and a lot of activity still going on as we prepare for the eventual cutting and lifting of the vessel itself.”

The wreckage stays steady as well as is not anticipated to affect the deep water network or to business ship website traffic.

The VB 10,000 heavy-lift vessel, which has actually been customized particularly for the reducing training procedure, will certainly stay in the area as well as will become activated toSt Simon’s Sound to start reducing as well as raising procedures, presently slated for very earlyOctober These procedure is anticipated to last for 8 weeks from the start disallowing any type of unanticipated barriers.

“Responders continue to follow CDC guidelines strictly to limit coronavirus exposure and have adapted daily operations accordingly,” the Unified Command claimed in a declaration. “Measures in place include daily health checks, required wearing of face coverings, safe-distancing and teleworking (whenever possible), self-quarantines for all incoming members, continuous disinfection of facilities and work platforms, and contact tracing protocols when necessary. On-site medical advisors constantly revise health safety guidance with respect to new information about the spread of the disease.”