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SLA Maritime Co. contracted Yaa Holdings Ltd. to execute salvage operation
On July 27, the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has detailed the complex regulatory and logistical hurdles responsible for the delay of the removal of the 'Dan' from the Nyali Beach, which has remained lodged on a coral reef since grounding on May 18, en route from Dar es Salaam to the port of Mombasa for bunkering operations, and sparking mounting anxiety among environmentalists and local hoteliers. Stakeholders feared that the structural degradation of the aging ship could precipitate a catastrophic marine oil spill or invite opportunistic looting. Structural integrity assessments indicated that the fuel bunkers have remained unbreached. The proposed salvage plan was currently undergoing the required regulatory and technical review, while mobilisation of the equipment required for the operation was underway. To mitigate the pollution risks, the KMA, operating in conjunction with the Kenya Coast Guard Service, has established a stringent exclusion zone. Coast Guard vessels were maintaining round-the-clock surveillance to deter maritime vandalism, given the scrap metal value of the vessel. The owners, the SLA Maritime Co., have contracted the Yaa Holdings Ltd. to execute the salvage operation. The refloating operation was scheduled to commence in mid-August, coinciding with the highest possible spring tides and favourable offshore weather patterns to naturally lift the vessel free of the reef’s grip. Report with photo: https://mjengohub.co.ke/articles/news/kma-explains-delay-in-salvaging-grounded-ship-off-nyali-beach
Yaa Holdings Ltd. appointed as salvor
The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has announced that preparations were at an advanced stage to refloat the 'Dan' at Nyali. The salvage operation was expected to begin in mid-August following regulatory approvals and the arrival of specialised salvage equipment. The vessel remained under close surveillance as government agencies work together to safeguard navigation, protect the marine environment and ensure the welfare of the crew on board. The vessel’s owner has appointed the Yaa Holdings Ltd. as the official salvage contractor. A multi-agency team has held a series of consultative meetings with the vessel owners and their local representatives regarding the salvage operation. The proposed salvage plan was undergoing the necessary regulatory and technical review. Mobilisation of specialised equipment required for the operation was also underway. The refloating plan has been carefully scheduled to coincide with favourable weather and tidal conditions to maximise safety and operational success. The KMA continued to provide regulatory oversight throughout the operation to ensure that the vessel is refloated safely, efficiently and in full compliance with applicable maritime safety and marine environmental protection requirements. The Kenya Coast Guard Service maintained round-the-clock security and surveillance around the vessel to prevent unauthorised access and acts of vandalism.
Next chance to refloat ship in September
After July 13 passed without having refloated the 'Dan' from the coral reef, where it was stuck since May 26, the next opportuniy would only be in September with water levels offering the chance to get off. There was no hull damage reported to date, and no pollution.
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