Mounting for months: wreck of the freighter is raised on Monday

Mounting for months: wreck of the freighter is raised on Monday

A tragic shipping accident now leads to extensive rescue work that has extended over several months. The competent authority informs that not only the recovery of the sunken freighter Verity is of the highest urgency, but also focuses on safety on the waterways. Before the actual recovery, it first had to be ensured that no dangerous fabrics escape from the wreck. Therefore, the fuels were first pumped out of the tanks before the load could be recovered, consisting of 187 steel band rolls. These measures are necessary to prevent both environmental damage and protect shipping.

The view is now aimed at the upcoming work on the lifting of the bow coat of the ship, which is supposed to occur on Monday. Extensive preparations had to be made in advance: the wreck had been cut into two parts under water, which required a considerable effort of nine hours. This technology could enable the divers to bring the heavier parts of the wreck to the water surface using lifting chains and pumps, which reduces the weight during lifting.

complex rescue work

The salvage is not only challenging because of the size and weight of the freighter, but also because of the dangers that emerge from the wreck. The authority has set up a restricted area with a radius of a nautical mile to ensure both the safety of the salvage campaign and to keep other ships away from this danger area. These precautions are particularly important, since the unfavorable state of the wreck can not only affect the ships used for the rescue, but could also enliven the surrounding water.

The spokeswoman for the General Directorate Waterways and Shipping (GDWS) was optimistic about the weather conditions: "The weather conditions are good, so that the work is scheduled for schedule." After the successful recovery of the front part of the ship, the search for further missing persons should also be continued. In such an accident, it is essential to exploit all possibilities to clarify the fate of the people who may still be missing under water.

After the rescue, the further course is clearly defined: the two wreckage parts are to be towed according to the Netherlands, where professional disposal can be carried out. The following steps must be carried out very carefully in order to minimize further risks and possible environmental damage. The authorities are in constant communication with the companies involved in the salvage to ensure the security and efficiency of the entire mission.