YU HAI 1

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Wreck of grounded vessel lifted

The salvage of the "Yu Hai 1" has seen significant progress in the last week, with the once sunken ship now raised and slowly making movement. Ot has been moved to slightly deeper water. The Protection and Indemnity Club (P&I Club) appointed by the owner of the vessel had commenced the salvage operation on Oct 3, and it was expected to be completed by end of October. The contractor has deployed a launch on scene to clean any oil sheens found within the oil booms around the vessel with the methods approved by the Environmental Protection Department. The Marine Department were closely monitoring the situation to ensure a smooth salvage Operation. Report with photo: http://www.arounddb.com/news/marine-department-provides-statement-regarding-cargo-ship-salvage-operation-discovery-bay/

Salvage in Discovery Bay underway

The "Yu Hai 1" that ran aground near Discovery Bay Marina during Typhoon Hato was gradually being raised from the seabed by salvage workers. The owner of the vessel appointed its Protection and Indemnity Club (P&I Club) to arrange the salvage of the wreck. The Marine Department has all along been liaising with the Hong Kong representative of the P&I Club about the detailed arrangement of the salvage operation to minimize the impact to local marine traffic and the environment. The P&I Club has also been instructed to speed up the salvage operation and to take measures to prevent oil spill and pollution. A few oil sheens were found near the vessel some time ago. The contractor of the P&I Club has deployed a launch on scene to combat any oil sheens found within the oil booms around the vessel. The Department will closely monitor the situation and keep liaising the stakeholders to facilitate the salvage operation. The first stage of the savage process was to mend any holes so that water could be pumped from the wreck. Once fully floated, it was to be towed away. Report with photo: http://www.arounddb.com/news/stranded-cargo-ship-gradually-raised-near-discovery-bay-marina/

Small oil spill after hurricane sank container ship

Residents of Hong Kong’s Discovery Bay have raised concerns over the fate of the "Yu Hai 1" off Nim Shue Wan that was grounded three weeks ago but was now partially submerged and leaking oil into the surrounding waters. On Aug 23, 2017, the container feeder, which was not loaded at that time, drifted into the area near the Discovery Bay marina at the height of Typhoon Hato. Fierce winds and raging waves forced the vessel into a sea wall, prompting the crew to abandon ship which remained stranded at the location since, prompting calls from worried residents for the Marine Department and contractor to speed up salvage and cleaning efforts. Last week, the ship began sinking. Fuel oil was also seen seeping out of the wreck. Only the masts and bridge remained above water. Marine Department officials have been monitoring the sunken vessel and have urged the association to salvage it as soon as possible and prevent an oil pollution. After a small amount of oil had been spilled, it immediately informed the insurer, which dispatched a company for the clean-up. Contractors from the insurance company involved have put up oil booms to contain the spill and were seen siphoning away the oil from the surface though oil had already leaked past the boom. About 50 tonnes of heavy marine fuel and gas oil were carried on the vessel. The vessel owner has already commissioned a protection and indemnity club - independent mutual insurance associations consisting of shipowners and charterers who pool the risks and costs of third-party liabilities in ship operations - to carry out the salvage. Report with photo: http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2110654/oil-leak-hato-hit-ship-hong-kong-discovery-bay