Making the news today....

[Mick Dempsey]

1 minute ago, Johnsond said:

You are correct Mark the NSRS set up is not rated for anywhere near that depth and even if it was the submersible in question does not have a compatible trunking for the rescue sub to mate to. Only option I see is top class WROV and a deep water capable crane, Deep Energy and Skandi Vinland are in passage id say for that very reason , if you look at any of the number of ship tracking apps you can see that in real time. Combined crane and work class ROV ops at that depth are not uncommon, the skill levels on some of these ROV pilots in particular in the use of the manipulators is awesome. More than capable of hooking up a crane to a load at that depth or even tying a sling around something. 

Good info.

    

Can they get there in time?

 

[Mark Bolam]

Cheers Dave, where there’s life there’s hope I suppose.

The big ask will be finding them, and as Mick says, can they get there in time?

[Johnsond]

16 minutes ago, Mick Dempsey said:

Good info.

    

Can they get there in time?

 

I think Skandi Vinland was on long term charter over there already, east coast of Canada is there Oil and Gas patch as I’m sure Andy will verify, so hopefully yeah they can be on site within the estimated time left for the LSS onboard. Either her or deep energy are hopefully kitted out with right set up to help. My gut feeling is the odds are stacked against them but there’s always hope I guess. 

[Johnsond]

5 minutes ago, Mark Bolam said:

Cheers Dave, where there’s life there’s hope I suppose.

The big ask will be finding them, and as Mick says, can they get there in time?

I can’t imagine the magnetic signature of that thing is big neither especially compared to what’s lying around already down there so that certainly won’t help in locating it. As you say all people can do now is hope for the best. 

[scbk]

48 minutes ago, Mark Bolam said:

Apparently the navy subs can’t go deep enough to help anyway.

They’re toast.

 

Poor bastards.

 

Oxygen runs out at 11AM on Thursday.

By 11am Thursday the chamber pot will be full to the brim 

[Whoppa Choppa]

2 hours ago, Mick Dempsey said:

 Link?

 

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/breaking-british-titanic-submarine-rescue-30276195

[Whoppa Choppa]

https://www.magellan.gg/

[Johnsond]

3 minutes ago, Whoppa Choppa said:

https://www.magellan.gg/

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.