The twin-hull hefty lift vessel VB-10,000 will certainly be made use of for reducing as well as raising procedures [Photo by U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer John D. Miller]
The Unified Command dealing with the salvage of the tipped over auto service provider Golden Ray claims that the heavy-lift vessel VB-10,000 is readied to show up inSt Simons Sound as quickly as Tuesday, weather condition allowing. Responders will certainly make use of the vessel to reduce as well as raise the Golden Ray wreckage in 8 areas.
The biggest hefty lift vessel ever before integrated in the UNITED STATE, the twin-gantry, twin-barge catamaran VB-10,000 will certainly transportation from the Port of Fernandina,Fla toSt Simons Sound where it will certainly reduce as well as raise the Golden Ray wreckage inside the Environmental Protection Barrier (EPB).
The vessel’s staff is withdrawed in a wellness safety and security “bubble” to alleviate coronavirus direct exposure as well as make sure -responder safety and security throughout elimination procedures.
“The arrival of the VB-10,000 has been highly anticipated. It’s a very capable asset implementing the latest in heavy-lifting technology for marine environments,” statedCmdr Efren Lopez, Federal On-Scene Coordinator “The vessel is a critical component to our removal plan that ensures the safety of our responders and the public as we move forward and remove the Golden Ray.”
A 150-yard safety and security area around the Environmental Protection Barrier (EPB) has actually been developed. Mariners are suggested to avoid the boundary. Unauthorized flying of drones (UAVs) is restricted around the wrecksite. Responders will certainly report any kind of discoveries of drones as well as drone drivers to neighborhood authorities.
