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Re: Passengers and crew airlifted from Riverdance
« Reply #15 on: February 06, 2008, 09:11:08 AM »
Hi All

Latest position on the recovery of the Riverdance courtesy of this Press Release from the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency


"Press Notice No: Duty1
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Posted 08:01 GMT

CRANE BEGINS LIFTING SALVAGE GEAR ONBOARD RIVERDANCE

Salvors made good progress with plans for the removal of the ro-ro ferry Riverdance from the beach at Cleveleys near Blackpool yesterday. A crane arrived on site and began using it to lift equipment onboard the vessel.

Some more cargo, including wood and scrap metal, fell from the ship throughout the day and contractors are collecting it as it arrives on the beach. Some of the metal may travel some way along the beach and members of the public are advised to take care whilst on the beach, as it may be sharp, and to report and finds to the Police on 0845 1253545.

Coastguard, Police and security officers were on scene all day ensuring that the exclusion zone which is in place is not breached. Members of the public are reminded that should they breach the zone they could be liable to prosecution and a

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Re: Passengers and crew airlifted from Riverdance
« Reply #16 on: February 11, 2008, 03:30:56 PM »
Is the Riverdance still on the beach?

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Re: Passengers and crew airlifted from Riverdance
« Reply #17 on: February 11, 2008, 03:56:40 PM »
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Is the Riverdance still on the beach?

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Hi Ferryman

Yes it is and will probably be for the next two weeks - thisis the latest from the local Blackpool Online Newspaper @
http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/display.var.2035455.0.salvage_crews_drill_ferrys_hull.php

"Salvage crews drill ferry's hull
By Tyrone Marshall

Salvage crews today drilled into the hull of the ferry in an attempt to remove the fuel on board

It's been another bumper weekend for Cleveleys traders, as thousands of sightseers descended on the town to catch a glimpse of the stricken Riverdance ferry.

Tourists took advantage of the good weather to come and see the ship, and see the salvage operation at first hand.

Salvage crews today drilled into the hull of the ferry in an attempt to remove the fuel on board as part of the operation to refloat the Riverdance, which ran aground on January 31.

The ship is likely to remain beached just south of Cleveleys for the next two weeks."

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Steve Ellwood

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Re: Passengers and crew airlifted from Riverdance
« Reply #18 on: February 11, 2008, 08:00:49 PM »
During these works the ship just lost a small amount of oil. The ferry has meanwhile taken a list of 80 degrees to starboard.

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Re: Passengers and crew airlifted from Riverdance
« Reply #19 on: February 19, 2008, 07:54:42 PM »
The Ro Ro ferry

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Re: Passengers and crew airlifted from Riverdance
« Reply #20 on: February 19, 2008, 11:32:07 PM »
I think this could end up as a total loss , and possible end up being cut up insitu

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Re: Passengers and crew airlifted from Riverdance
« Reply #21 on: February 23, 2008, 09:34:06 AM »
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Hi Brian

You could well be right - this is the latest Press Release from the Maritime Coastguard Agency which doesn't paint a very good outcome to any recovery - courtesy of http://www.mcga.gov.uk/c4mca/mcga-press-releases?id=CB6D63EE4019E036&m=2&y=2008

"Press Notice No: Duty 1
Friday, February 22, 2008
Posted 20:48 GMT

RIVERDANCE UPDATE

Recent severe weather conditions of Gale Force 8 combined with the highest tides of the month have further reduced the stability of the grounded Ro Ro Ferry Riverdance on the North Shore at Blackpool.

The vessel is currently listing 85 degrees which has caused cargo lashings to come off allowing trailers to shift within the vessel. The appointed salvors are currently reevaluating the condition of the vessel and continue to work to improve the stability of the vessel.
Due to the poor weather conditions this weekend and the recent deterioration of the vessels stability, there are no immediate plans for refloating the Riverdance. The salvage control unit, chaired by Hugh Shaw, the Secretary of States Representative in Maritime Salvage and Intervention (SOSREP) continues to work with the salvors throughout this operation.
Further cargo material has washed out of the vessel during the poor weather and contractors continue to clean up the surrounding beach.
Additional security staff remain in place to cover the low water periods supported by HM Coastguard personnel and vehicles when the vessel presents dangers to onlookers who stray too close to the site."

For anyone interested there is a web camera pointing at the ship - (not a close up) @ http://argus-data.wldelft.nl/sites/cleven/2008/c3/053_Feb.22/index.html

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Steve Ellwood

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Re: Passengers and crew airlifted from Riverdance
« Reply #22 on: February 23, 2008, 05:02:33 PM »
This photo that I took this morning shows the Riverdance now lying completely on its starboard side.
 
http://trampics.fotopic.net/p48592390.html

The starboard flying bridge, and part of the superstructure is buried beneath the sand, which I suspect will now make it very difficult to right the ship, by pumping water from the starboard to the port ballast tanks, which was meant to start today.

More recent photos here:

http://trampics.fotopic.net/c1452168_49.html

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Re: Passengers and crew airlifted from Riverdance
« Reply #23 on: February 23, 2008, 06:14:46 PM »
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This photo that I took this morning shows the Riverdance now lying completely on its starboard side.
 
http://trampics.fotopic.net/p48592390.html

The starboard flying bridge, and part of the superstructure is buried beneath the sand, which I suspect will now make it very difficult to right the ship, by pumping water from the starboard to the port ballast tanks, which was meant to start today.

More recent photos here:

http://trampics.fotopic.net/c1452168_49.html

Alan


Hi Alan

Your photograph at the first link - looks as though the folk lift truck is trying to right her  :-)

As per usual a great set of photographs right from the scene!

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Steve Ellwood


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Re: Passengers and crew airlifted from Riverdance
« Reply #25 on: February 25, 2008, 04:07:02 AM »
Did the camera record the moment she rolled over? And was there anything underneath her?

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Re: Passengers and crew airlifted from Riverdance
« Reply #26 on: February 25, 2008, 05:29:50 PM »
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This photo that I took this morning shows the Riverdance now lying completely on its starboard side.

http://trampics.fotopic.net/p48592390.html

The starboard flying bridge, and part of the superstructure is buried beneath the sand, which I suspect will now make it very difficult to right the ship, by pumping water from the starboard to the port ballast tanks, which was meant to start today.

More recent photos here:

http://trampics.fotopic.net/c1452168_49.html

Alan


Blimey, that does not look good for that ship, does it?

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Re: Passengers and crew airlifted from Riverdance
« Reply #27 on: February 25, 2008, 10:04:30 PM »
I will love to see what the salvors come up with now.

 

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