News from Astrolabe Reef today is that the Rena's condition has significantly worsened in the north easterlies driving in to the Bay of Plenty. The hull has fractured in way of No.2 and No.3 hold and the after section has dropped about 2 metres in relation to the bow. Sources also report that the list of the aft end has reduced, maybe as a result of the bow and stern 'disconnecting' and the stern settling in the reef.
Port side of Rena with the enlarged fracture
Close-up inspection of the hull fracture by the RIB Sea Three
Plenty of activity as Pacific Pearl and Black Pearl conduct diving surveys of the southern side of the Rena. Tugs Koraki, Wainui, Edwin G and Maui 1 are doing search and recovery for new debris released from the fractured hull. RIB's Sea Three and Tauranga water taxi are shuttling personnel between Rena, GO Canopus and Singapore.
More to follow!
The Antipodean Mariner
Port side of Rena with the enlarged fracture
Close-up inspection of the hull fracture by the RIB Sea Three
Plenty of activity as Pacific Pearl and Black Pearl conduct diving surveys of the southern side of the Rena. Tugs Koraki, Wainui, Edwin G and Maui 1 are doing search and recovery for new debris released from the fractured hull. RIB's Sea Three and Tauranga water taxi are shuttling personnel between Rena, GO Canopus and Singapore.
More to follow!
The Antipodean Mariner
