Mauritius' Minister of the Environment Kavi Ramano addressed parliament on the on-going response to the grounding of the MV Wakashio, on a reef off Pointe D'esny. Some highlights from Minister Ramano's opening statement are below. The Wakashio was underway from China to Brazil when it ran aground around 7:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, July 25. The ship is not … [Read more...]
Golden Ray Salvage Suspended Due to COVID-19, Hurricane Season
The Unified Command overseeing the wreck removal of the Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound has announced that work will be suspended due to combined impacts of hurricane season and the COVID-19 pandemic. The momentary pause will delay the cutting and lifting operations of the vessel until after peak hurricane season. A crew will remain to monitor to the wreck and respond as … [Read more...]
Lindsay Malen-Habib Named First Woman President of American Salvage Association
The Executive Committee of the American Salvage Association (ASA) announced that Ms. Lindsay Malen–Habib is taking on the role of ASA President effective immediately. Lindsay has been an active ASA member for over 10 years and most recently has served as ASA Secretary-Treasurer and Vice President. As President, Lindsay’s experience in maritime salvage and business … [Read more...]
Log Carrier Loses Power Leaving New Zealand’s Port of Tauranga
A Singapore-flagged log carrier that lost power as it departed New Zealand's Port of Tauranga is now safely at anchor in deep water outside the harbor, maritime officials have confirmed. Maritime New Zealand reports that the Funing-9690913 suffered an engine failure early Monday morning in the shipping channel at Port of Tauranga between Mauao (Mount Manganui) and Matakana … [Read more...]
Crews Readying Heavy Lift Vessel VB-10000 for Golden Ray Salvage
The twin-hulled heavy lift vessel VB-10,000 has arrived at the Port of Fernandina in Florida for its final modifications as it prepares to cut up and remove of the capsized Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound, Georgia. Versabar's VB-10000 arrived at the port on the morning of July 3. While there, crews will make modifications to the rigging beams on the heavy lift vessel's … [Read more...]