Tech News, Magazine & Review WordPress Theme 2017
  • Supply Chain Updates
  • GLOBAL NEWS
  • REGIONAL NEWS
  • Industry Buzz
  • CURRENT ISSUES
No Result
View All Result
  • Supply Chain Updates
  • GLOBAL NEWS
  • REGIONAL NEWS
  • Industry Buzz
  • CURRENT ISSUES
No Result
View All Result
United States Supply Chain Management Council
No Result
View All Result
Home Supply Chain Updates

Cargo ship off Georgia coast prepped for removal

usscmc by usscmc
December 24, 2019
Cargo ship off Georgia coast prepped for removal
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Salvage crews continued work on the capsized cargo ship in St. Simons Sound last week, removing the rudder and propeller to improve the stability of the vessel. While there was no indication that the ship’s condition had deteriorated, the removal of about 130 tons of weight reduces any additional stress on the ship, officials said.

The Golden Ray, a cargo ship containing more than 4,000 vehicles, has been sitting on its side near the Port of Brunswick since it ran aground in early September. Plans to remove the wreck by cutting it into pieces are still being developed.

>> READ MORE: Plan to cut up capsized cargo ship has roots in previous disasters

Earlier this month, workers finished pumping oil from all accessible tanks on the Golden Ray in preparation for the ship’s full removal and for continued protection of the environment. More than 320,000 gallons of a mixture of oil and water were removed from 26 fuel tanks by salvage workers and divers who accessed any underwater tanks through the inside of the wreck. 

The emptied tanks were steam-cleaned to remove fuel residue, and the fuel was pumped onto a barge and taken away for proper disposal. Teams are still working to determine how much fuel was discharged into the environment when the incident occurred. Environmental groups have continued to express concerns about oiling along more than 30 miles of shoreline as well as the potential impacts on local wildlife. 

Officials said the completion of the fuel removal has “significantly reduced the remaining threat to the environment” and has helped move them closer to full removal of the wreck. 

>> RELATED: Shipwreck could be in St. Simons Sound until late 2020

Naval architects and salvors developed the plan to remove the vessel’s propeller, propeller shaft and rudder, which have a combined weight of 130 tons. Chief Warrant Officer Jeremiah Winston described the stress to the ship positioned on its side as similar to holding a milk jug in an outstretched arm instead of arm down to the side.

The propeller and rudder that were removed from the ship will be donated to the state. The state Department of Natural Resources will decide which parts to use as artificial reef and where they will be placed. 

Efforts have now shifted to constructing an environmental protection barrier to be erected before removal operations begin on the Golden Ray. “We are currently evaluating proposals for how to enclose the Golden Ray to prevent pollution or debris that may be released from reaching the larger environment,” said Campbell Houston, a spokesman for the joint information center.

The target date for full removal of the wreck is the end of 2020. 


Support real journalism. Support local journalism. Subscribe to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution today.
See offers.

Your subscription to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution funds in-depth reporting and investigations that keep you informed. Thank you for supporting real journalism.

usscmc

usscmc

No Result
View All Result

Recent Posts

  • Supply Chain Issues Delay Michigan Statehouse Welcome Center
  • Last Mile Delivery Market Size, Growth And Forecast
  • High shipping rates could increase inflation by 1.5%: IMF
  • Coast Guard responds to adrift cargo ship off California
  • Underinsurance as a Persistent Driver of Cross-Border Antibiotic Procurement in U.S. Border Communities

Recent Comments

  • Top 5 Supply Chain Certifications that are in high demand | Top 5 Certifications on Top 5 Globally Recognized Supply Chain Certifications
  • 3 Best Procurement Certifications that are most valuable | Procurement Newz on Top 5 Globally Recognized Supply Chain Certifications

Archives

  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • September 2019

Categories

  • Global News
  • Supply Chain Updates

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
United States Supply Chain Management Council

Categories

  • Global News
  • Supply Chain Updates

Tags

APICS Globally Recognized Supply Chain Certifications IIPMR Certifications International Institute for Procurement and Market Research (IIPMR) ISM Next Level Purchasing Top 5 Supply Chain Certifications top supply chain certifications

Trending

No Content Available
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Antispam
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact Us

© 2022 www.usscmc.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Supply Chain Updates
  • GLOBAL NEWS
  • REGIONAL NEWS
  • Industry Buzz
  • CURRENT ISSUES

© 2022 www.usscmc.com

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

SAVE & ACCEPT