Transocean Winner’s anchors had been disconnected yesterday
SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 – The U.Ok. Marine & Coastguard Agency reported as we speak that last preparations at the moment are underway to maneuver a Transocean semisubmersible drilling rig that grounded of Scotland on August 8 (see earlier story).
As of this morning, native time, the Offshore Heavy Transport SA vessel OHT Hawk, an open deck semi-submersible heavy carry service, hads virtually accomplished ballasting and was making last preparations to obtain the rig, the Transocean Winner.
A 12 hour operation to disconnect the rig’s anchors has concluded and it was being held on 4 tugs about half a mile from the Hawk.
“Weather conditions are improving by the hour and if this continues then it is extremely likely that the rig will be floated over the Hawk later this morning or early this afternoon,” stated the company.
Positioning the Transocean Warrior over the Hawk includes towing it throughout to the heavy carry vessel utilizing information factors earlier than the Hawk deballasts, permitting it to to return up slowly underneath the Transocean Winner.
