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[Whoppa Choppa]

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[Johnsond]

3 minutes ago, Whoppa Choppa said:

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A powerful  rated for that depth Work Class ROV is probably the only option if it’s on the bottom. Disadvantage with a mobile system is it needs mobilising to a suitable vessel, that includes welding all sea fastenenings etc 

Still regardless of that it would be good to see them on the way to

site rather than just waiting. 

[Whoppa Choppa]

OCEANGATE SUBMERSIBLE INCIDENT

Magellan is 100% focused on supporting the rescue mission to recover the submersible. We were contacted by OceanGate early Monday, UK time, June 19, and immediately offered our knowledge of the specific site and also our expertise operating at depth considerably in advance of what is required for this incident. OceanGate instructed us to mobilise and “use the means necessary to fly the needed equipment and crew to St. John’s, Newfoundland as soon as possible, stating time is of the essence.”

 

We have been working full-time with UK and US agencies to secure the necessary air support to move our specialist equipment and support crew. We are ready to support, and we are fully mobilised to help.

 

Magellan does not wish to comment on any specific media report. We also recognize the important role the media plays in disseminating accurate information to the public. We kindly request your cooperation in responsibly reporting on this incident, ensuring that the information shared is accurate and verified. We understand the need for information, but it is equally essential that we as a company focus on the ongoing rescue efforts.

 

Our thoughts, prayers, and hopes remain with those on board the submersible, as well as with their families and loved ones.

 

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

[Mesterh]

And there was me thinking that it would have an emergency/homing beacon and that they could send an unmanned drone sub down to locate it! 

 

It sounds like they have a very slim chance of finding it never mind trying to recover it.

 

I hope they can like. 

[Peasgood]

They don't know where it is which to me means it might not even be on the bottom. I would think it is going to take more time than they have just to find the thing never mind recover it.

Best of luck to them of course.

[trigger_andy]

8 hours ago, Johnsond said:

the skill levels on some of these ROV pilots in particular in the use of the manipulators is awesome.

Im often amazed at the skills these guys have watching them getting pulled around in the currents when Im on sub-sea jobs and we're needing them to open and close valves. Its very much like watching a sci-fi movie, till a fat Ling comes into view.  

[trigger_andy]

I read this morning that a spotter aircraft with a listening device has hear 30 minute interval knocking noises. Could well be them.

 

Searchers for Titanic Tourist Sub Heard 'Banging' From Area, Internal Comms Reveal | Daily Mail Online

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A Canadian Aircraft, part of the enormous search mission looking for the missing Titanic tourists, heard 'banging' at 30-minute intervals in the area the submarine disappeared.

 

Edited June 21, 2023 by trigger_andy

[Johnsond]

Lockdowns 'damaged a generation', former Chief Medical Officer tells Covid Inquiry | Politics | News | Express.co.uk

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Dame Sally Davies said she had seen 'the damage' lockdowns had done to children - and that wass...

The insanely expensive Covid inquiry is not throwing up any real revelations but the fact is that the remarks of the former CMO on the damaging effects of Lockdowns were utterly predictable. I commented a long time back at watching my then 12 year old daughter In tears stuck at home during this period of absolute madness. 

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Latest £24.9M 'transition' contract an attempt to bridge gap to contract UK.gov is due to award in September

 

[Mark Bolam]

@Johnsond and @trigger_andy, this sub thing.

If they do find it right now, and send down a ROV, which attaches a cable of some description and successfully tows it, how quickly can they bring it up?

Can they just go full chat, surface it, undo the bolts and the world cheers?

 

Or do they have to decompress etc.?

 

They have no time.

 

A pal of a mate back home was a rig diver, and I remember him saying the worst part of the job was spending days in a diving bell after a shift.