Following our previous Newsletter informing the m.v. JOHANN OLDENDORFF's grounding, the Coastguard has updated the info and confirms that the vessel completely obstructs the main navigation channel.
There has been a change of attending Agency, being the new one Messrs. BALTZER as per Owners' instructions.
They hired the salvage company CLEAN SEA S.A. to perform the refloating tasks.
On the other hand, it has been confirmed that two tugboats (Tug RANQUEL & Tug DIAGUITA - 1654 Kw & 2646 Kw, respectively) have been appointed to assist during the refloating maneuvers.
They should be arriving to the area on August 23rd around 1900 hrs LT.