- Responders resumed cutting operations to separate Section Seven from the Golden Ray wreck Wednesday.
- Weight-shedding operations removed several vehicles from Section Two, responders said.
- Responders said they replaced rigging wires in the cutting apparatus after they resumed cutting operations early Wednesday morning.
- Divers will lengthen pre-cut notches along cutlines for Section Two and Section Three to increase cutting efficiency during subsequent cutting operations.
A recent news article published in the Fox28 Media written by Nicholas Papadimas implicates that responders resume cutting operations at Golden Ray wreck.
Vehicles and material are stowed
The vehicles and material are stowed on a containment barge inside the Environmental Protection Barrier.
It will head to Mayors Point Terminal for offloading.
Once offloaded, crews said the vehicles will be taken to a nearby certified auto recycler for final disposal.
The Unified Command (UC) said it has developed a multi-layer approach for observing, surveying, documenting and mitigating any releases of oil or debris during cutting and lifting operations.
What do recovery personnel say?
Recovery personnel said they are on-station at the Environmental Protection Barrier (EPB), at the shoreline and on the water around the Golden Ray wreck.
Responders said they are maintaining protective boom at sensitive locations around St. Simons Sound.
If you encounter what you believe is debris from the Golden Ray wreck, please do not handle the debris and call the Debris Reporting Hotline at 912-944-5620.
Responders said they evaluate each report, survey the vicinity and recover any shipwreck debris in addition to their daily surveys of the water and the shoreline.
The 150-yard safety zone
If you find residual oil on the shoreline or in the water, please call the National Response Center hotline at 800-424-8802.
The 150-yard safety zone around the EPB is increased to 200 yards for recreational vessels.
Advise to mariners
The UC advises mariners to steer clear of the perimeter.
Any unauthorized usage of drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) around the wreck site is prohibited and responders will report any sightings of drones and drone operators to authorities.
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Source : Fox 28 Media
