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that seems highly unlikely. The may do the parbuckling (=turning) of the ship in the fall, but then they still have to fit the other side sponsons before they can refloat her. I am sure it will be deep into the winter if not next year that they actually refloat her.
they still seemed quite curious. Got her away at 3 this morning. Currently en route to blyth should be there around 3.
the weather is improving all the time out here. So i think the plan is to have a go at high tide tomorrow hopefully. Then yeh take her down to blyth.
Indeed:
http://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/local-news/salvage-attempt-on-stranded-ship-planned-for-tomorrow-1-5531646
, after being there in these seas you deserve some good news (and a good rest)!!thanks mike its nice tn know someone is thinking of us sat out here in these conditions. At least the seals are keeping us company.
Guess that means Lomax will be even later in taking up the duties at Exxon Fawley.
but they are probably looking at a nice bonus if/when they get the Danio off, one local skipper said if the swell takes her further onto the rocks even if they are reasonably flat she's got no chance of coming off.
Hi Kelvin
The tug Hemiksom which has been here for the last few days sheltering from a 6m swell but has left the Tyne this morning and is rumoured to be the one contracted to tow her off,so we may see some action very soon.
Hemiksom shows to have only a bollard pull of 40 tons which is not the greatest to say the least but we will see
Interesting point next 'if'/ when she comes off will be is to where they will take her, I suspect not far with that hole in her Starboard bow.
Mike
I would still bet on 26/27th March.
The tide on 23rd will not be a lot higher than it is currently but on 26th it is a metre or so higher. Added to that, the full moon is 27th March with spring tides around that date.
What was that they were trying to tow her with?
The pilot boat?
Hi Mike,
Sorry, but your link does not provide any photos on my iPad ....
Cheers, Dan.
She looks to be very much intact, well the port side at least. This talk of a hole by the press is likely to be the bow thruster tunnel, the UK media are not renowned for being accurate when it comes to maritime casualties.
