With a minimum depth of 46,8 m the wreck poses no hazard to shipping, MCGA said. Today a full survey of the wreck site will be carried out today by the Irish Lights vessel "Granuaile". Plans for the recovery of oil and cargo from the wreck are being developed by the owners, however the recovery may prove technically difficult. Currently no new timber has surfaced, but a sheen of oil is coming from the wreck and is currently dispersing within three miles.
The timber is reported to be grouped in rafts, spread over an area 10 miles in length. The bundles are breaking up into individual pieces, which represent less risk to small vessels. Coastguards continue to broadcast safety warnings to shipping. Small vessels are also being advised to avoid the area. Coastguards expect timber may start washing ashore over the next few days, and is likely to stretch along the south coast, eastwardly from Beachy Head. The owners/insurers have appointed a company called DRS as contractors to arrange for recovery of timber washed ashore.