Rena update (update 171)

18 January 2012 - 8.15AM

There is no significant change to the state of the Rena wreck. Good weather is forecast for the day.

Oil spill response

• A total of 1,006 tonnes of oil waste has now been removed.

Salvage

• Salvors have been on-board the bow section of the wreck assessing the state of containers.
• 38 bags of milk powder have been de-vanned (removed) from a container have been removed by helicopter.
• Smit Borneo is alongside the bow section of the wreck and salvors are hoping to start container removal from the bow.
• Divers have nearly completed their assessment of the aft section. This information will help with planning of how to remove the wreck.

Wildlife

Today two grey-faced petrel will be released at sea. A small number of penguins will also be released.