- Jan 3, 2021
Section Eight cut complete, responders prepare for lifting operations.
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Responders completed cutting operations to separate Section Eight, the stern, from the Golden Ray wreck last night. The...
- Dec 25, 2020
Responders start cutting Section Eight, the stern of the Golden Ray
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Responders commenced cutting operations to separate Section Eight, the stern of the Golden Ray wreck, Friday. Pollution...
- Dec 23, 2020
VB-10000 undergoes final preparations to cut the next section of the Golden Ray.
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - The VB-10000 moved into position over Section Eight of the Golden Ray wreck to undergo final preparations for cutting...
- Dec 15, 2020
Responders continue to make preparations prior to cutting the next section.
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Responders continue to make preparations prior to cutting the next section of the Golden Ray wreck, Section Eight, the...
- Dec 8, 2020
Responders continue maintenance and custom fabrication to prepare for next cut
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Responders continue maintenance and assessment operations at the wreck site after removing Section One of the Golden Ray...
- Dec 2, 2020
Responders commence maintenance and evaluation period before next cut
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Responders will prioritize maintenance operations throughout the week as they continue to assess the wreck site and...
- Nov 27, 2020
Section One cut nears completion, responders prepare for lifting operations
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Section One Cut nears completion and responders prepare for lifting operations to commence pending favorable conditions....
- Nov 24, 2020
Responders continue cutting operations on Section One of the Golden Ray wreck
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Responders continue cutting operations on Section One of the Golden Ray wreck. Removal Update The cutting of Section One...
- Nov 20, 2020
Response operations continue, Section One cut progresses
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Removal operations of the wreck of the Golden Ray continued this week after a brief stand down for Tropical Storm Eta....
- Nov 16, 2020
Responders resume cutting operations
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Responders have redeployed protective boom at the Environmental Protection Barrier (EPB) and at sensitive areas around...
- Nov 11, 2020
Update: Unified Command activates Heavy Weather Plan
BRUNSWICK, Ga - Unified Command has activated its Heavy Weather Plan in advance of approaching Hurricane Eta. The VB10000 has paused...
- Nov 8, 2020
UPDATE: Section One cut progress report
BRUNSWICK, Ga - The VB-10000 began cutting operations of the bow section of the wreck of the Golden Ray at approximately 11:30 am on...
- Nov 6, 2020
Update: Cutting and lifting operations for the first section of the Golden Ray wreck to begin today
BRUNSWICK, Ga — Cutting and lifting operations for the first section of the Golden Ray wreck will begin today, pending weather conditions...
- Nov 4, 2020
Update: St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command prepare for cut and lift, await weather window
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command (UC) responders continue preparations to remove the Golden Ray wreck,...
- Oct 23, 2020
Update: Heavy-lift Vessel VB10,000 to arrive in St Simons Sound
ST. SIMONS, Ga — The heavy-lift vessel VB10,000 is set to arrive in St. Simons Sound as soon as Tuesday weather permitting. Responders...
- Oct 15, 2020
Update: Responders to install pilings for VB10,000 anchor system
ST. SIMONS, Ga — Responders will install pilings to secure VB10,000 in place during cutting operations. Pile driving will commence on Oct...
- Oct 7, 2020
Update: Salvage operations delayed due to engineering challenges
ST. SIMONS, Ga — Salvage engineers will be modifying the mooring system to be used for the VB10,000 at the Golden Ray wreck-site delaying...
- Sep 28, 2020
UPDATE: Critical responders are sequestered and begin ramping up removal operations
ST. SIMONS, Ga — Critical salvage responders began ramping up operations this week inside the Environmental Protection Barrier (EPB) to...
- Aug 21, 2020
PHOTO RELEASE: Responders conduct a fire drill at the Golden Ray wreck site
A responder with T&T Salvage aims a 2.5-inch fire hose with a combination nozzle on top of the Golden Ray wreck in St. Simons Sound,...
- Aug 13, 2020
PHOTO RELEASE: Response crews continue ongoing scouring protection plan
The Weeks 541 crane places a modified shipping container around the motor vessel Golden Ray in St. Simons Sound as a part of an ongoing...