HOEGH OSAKA - DAILY UPDATE 12 JAN 15
The vessel remains held in position at anchor on the Alpha Anchorage.
Yesterday, the
salvors pumped water for 1-2 hours; there was no discharge of oil. They checked
the ballast system. They intend rigging another pump in the lower hold to pump
into the ship’s tanks as well as overboard.
However, all
salvage activity is highly dependent on the weather, which is forecast to be
very poor this week, peaking at 1800 on Wednesday to 0600 Thursday.
The port is
considering taking the pilot off the scene because the worsening weather will
make it harder to relieve them at the end of shift, subject to discussion with
the salvors. Vessel Traffic System contact will be maintained and, if
necessary, a pilot could be returned to the scene.
Although it is
still some way off, plans for the vessel’s return to dock continue, to ensure
the discharge of cargo is done safely and access policed/restricted as
appropriate.
We will issue a further update tomorrow.