Responders modify a sequence pulley to enhance the efficiency of the chopping chain utilized by the heavy raise vessel VB-10000 to separate the Golden Ray wreck into eight sections. [St. Simons Sound Incident Response photograph]
The Unified Command (the Coast Guard, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and Gallagher Marine Systems) engaged on the salvage of the capsized automobile service Golden Ray stories that the method of chopping of the wreck into sections has resumed after heavy climate precautions compelled a pause.
Responders have now redeployed protecting increase on the Environmental Protection Barrier (EPB) across the wreck and at delicate areas round St. Simons Sound that had been eliminated previous to Tropical Storm Eta.
Cutting operations resumed on Section One as soon as the increase was in place. During the pause in chopping, responders have been capable of make modifications to the chopping equipment to enhance its efficiency.
Responders recovered small items of plastic particles on the shoreline final week they usually proceed to scan for particles on the water and on the shoreline each day.
“We have implemented multiple layers of defense and protectively positioned equipment to mitigate potential threats to the environment. Our recovery and assessment personnel are actively monitoring the water and shoreline,” mentioned State On-scene Coordinator John Maddox of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. “We expect that some debris will escape the EPB and encourage the community to notify us immediately if they encounter any debris on the shoreline or in the water using the phone number provided.”
The 150-yard security zone across the Environmental Protection Barrier has been elevated to 200 yards for leisure vessels. The UC advises mariners to please avoid the perimeter. Any unauthorized utilization of drones (unmanned aerial autos) across the wreck website is prohibited. Responders will report any sightings of drones and drone operators to native authorities.
