Sea Elephant repairs still under review
(CNS): The oil tanker that ran aground on Cayman Brac earlier this month remains in Cayman waters as officials continue their investigations into the vessel’s state of repair. A release from the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands said it had begun a follow-up inspection of the Sea Elephant, which is anchored off the George Town Harbour. However, the authority is awaiting information from the ship’s agents and owners on their plans, including location, for permanent repairs.
“This information is needed for the Authority to establish if any additional temporary repairs are needed before the vessel can be cleared for departure. The joint investigation continues and further updates will be provided as available,” MACI said.
The Greek-operated tanker, flagged in Liberia, was approaching Cayman Brac to deliver a cargo of diesel fuel when it ran aground near the dock on Saturday, 6 July, causing damage to the double-bottom tanker’s hull and to the sea floor. However, officials have said there were no leaks or pollution as a result of the grounding.
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Do not clear for departure. Hold the violating PTM asset until the fines are paid. Where can the concerned public read about the punitive example-setting environmental fine that has been levied by DOE and approved by Cabinet?!? Why do we need to ask them to show their work?
Think we need to worry more about the fuel they have on board that we really need than about some silly fines
PTM fairly and deservedly earned environmental fines by crashing onto a reef. It’s a major incident. Where is the DOE Reef Team assessment report? Why can’t we ask for it?
Some folks are capable of seeing and handling more than one dimension of multi-faceted issues, even at the same time. There can be hull inspections and repairs to secure cargo and seaworthiness, while DOE reports are made and published, while fines are being assessed, while captains and docking pilots are interviewed, and all the while, without releasing the collateral asset. This is a major incident that goes into the ship’s logbook forever. Cayman needs to set consistent policy boundaries on all-too-common accidents. It’s unacceptable for our agencies to ignore these duties responsibilities.