Golden Ray to be scrapped in place....

I believe they've already tried in this area with issues. It would be really funny if after all this the chain can't cut this stuff. That would be a real problem since it's not like refloating is now an option.

You really couldn't put people inside that hull , there's to much stuff moving around. Like cars and equipment. It's not like you can just reach in and pick those engines up with a broderson.

There is no way anyone is working inside with all the wreckage and the risk of collapse. This seems to be strictly an outside process.

I am Surprised they’re suing what seems to be plain chain, without any sharp edges

It's definitely an interesting process, I will say that.

The web site shows a bunch of pictures, I'm on a mail list that shows more.
It is all just used old anchor rode collected from de-commissioned ships or deemed stressed beyond use (scrap & surplus).
I have noticed some sections with old paint.
As I mentioned in post #140, the chain tears and rips, not cut.

Yep, there are divers in that wreck. From my update;

Operations to align the cutting chain in the cut groove for Section Seven continue at the Golden Ray wreck site. Divers and responders aboard the VB-10000 completed the process of feeding a new chain into the separation between Section Seven and Section Six on Friday. Response engineers are using shots of R5 anchor chain which is the highest standard for off-shore mooring chains. Once aligned, cutting operations to completely separate Section Seven will resume. Collected data from fixed monitors and hydrographic surveys confirms that the wreck remains stable.

Responders removed approximately 100 vehicles from Section Seven and approximately 120 vehicles from Section Three during weight-shedding operations throughout the week. Weight-shedding is a multi-strategy approach which includes tactics such as vehicle and deck removal, drilling additional drainage holes and using water streams to mitigate increased weight in the sections due to large accumulations of sediment.

REMOVAL UPDATE



Cutting operations to separate Section Seven from the remainder of the Golden Ray wreck concluded on Saturday. Wreck removal personnel will prepare the section for lifting operations by removing vehicles, moveable decks and sediment similar to previous weight-shedding operations. Once lifted, Section Seven will be loaded onto a barge and secured for transit to a facility at Mayors Point Terminal to undergo sea-fastening for an ocean transit to Louisiana. Collected data from fixed monitors and hydrographic surveys confirms that the remaining wreck is stable.



To learn more about wreck removal operations, please watch this video Subject Matter Expert Overview – Wreck Removal Operations

Crank shaft between #1 & #2 cylinders is my SWAG.
During one PR, unexpected hull reinforcements was to blame.
Looking forward to that open end picture also.

Where's da beef?

Section 7 is up. I was expecting to see some big engine parts.
What did I miss?