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Wreck removal completed
The dismantling of the 'Santa Anna Maria' was completed on Feb 1 in Les Sables-d'Olonne, in time before the high tides expeected for the coming days. The work began onJan 28. On Feb 2, the last traces of the ship were visible on the embankment where skips have been placed to receive the waste generated by the dismantling. An excavator equipped with jaws and shears brought down the fishing vessel. The operation was urgent before this week's spring tides. A security perimeter had been established around the area. Ahead of the removal, the sand contaminated by diesel fuel was removed, and the tanks were emptied to prevent any risk of pollution. However, some diesel fuel had already leaked into the sea. The removal from the afternoon of Jan 28 to the afternoon of Jan 31. The work began two hours before low tide and ended two hours after. With two low tides, the work was carried out for approximately eight hours a day, both day and night. A company based in Vertou was now in charge of processing all the rubble and debris, mainly composed of polyester, an engine and the propeller. Reports with photos and video: https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/pays-de-la-loire/vendee/sables-olonne-0/le-demantelement-du-santa-anna-maria-est-termine-aux-sables-d-olonne-3292281.html https://www.lereportersablais.com/les-sables-dolonne-vendee-le-fileyeur-santa-anna-maria-totalement-evacue-en-4-jours/ https://www.lereportersablais.com/vendee-les-sables-dolonne-fileyeur-peche-video-longue-du-santa-anna-maria/
Ardent dismantling grounded trawler
Dismantling of the 'Santa Maria Anna' in Les Sables-d'Olonne by the Ardent company has started on Jan 28, at around 4 p.m. The operation was carried out day and night for seven days, under strict environmental monitoring. The machinery was working directly on the wreck, and the work must be completed before the arrival of the high tides and the next gales forecast for the end of the week. The dismantling took place at each low tide, with teams working around the clock and on site work starting two hours ahead of the low tide and lasting two hours after the low tide. A mechanical excavator equipped with shears were to cut the ship from top to bottom and bow to stern. The pieces were then removed by bulldozers and deposited in containers as the work progressed. It was hoped to have the work completed ahead of the next high tides accompanied by strong winds, which were being expected on Feb 2. The cut sections were to be transported to an approved recycling facility in Vertou, Loire-Atlantique. An official dismantling certificate was required to attest to compliance with environmental standards. A containment net will be installed around the wreck to retain debris, particularly during high tide. Pollution control measures were also planned in case of leakages of liquids or residues. The entire methodology has been approved by government agencies. Inspections have been planned throughout the operation. The total cost of the removal was unclear. Neither the authorities nor the companies involved have been able to provide an amount at this stage. As soon as the tide comes in, a barrier and a protective net are clearly visible and designed to contain even the smallest debris. The work is being carried out by the specialized Spanish company Ardent, also employing local workers. The dismantled materials were recycled by a company in Vertou, near Nantes. Meanwhile, the administrative inquiry was continued in parallel to determine the exact causes of the grounding. According to initial findings, the propulsion got fouled by a fishing net at sea before attempting to return to port. Reports with photos and video: https://www.alouette.fr/navire-peche-echoue-vendee-demantelement-santa-anna-maria https://www.ouest-france.fr/societe/faits-divers/video-bateau-echoue-en-vendee-le-demantelement-du-navire-a-debute-aux-sables-dolonne-d97b60e1-6f15-4f5d-89ff-e8e6eb1c6045 https://www.ouest-france.fr/societe/faits-divers/video-bateau-echoue-en-vendee-les-images-impressionnantes-de-son-demantelement-f3be198c-ca9a-3b23-bd49-bea8f372c2d8 https://www.letelegramme.fr/france/une-pince-geante-grignote-le-chalutier-breton-echoue-en-vendee-en-images-6974393.php https://www.franceinfo.fr/france/pays-de-loire/vendee/on-n-a-plus-acces-aux-plages-le-bateau-echoue-aux-sables-d-olonne-demantele-piece-par-piece-pendant-les-sept-prochains-jours_7772348.html https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/agriculture-peche/en-images-c-est-triste-mais-tout-est-bien-travaille-le-depecage-du-fileyeur-breton-echoue-aux-sables-d-olonne-2829203?fbclid=IwT01FWAPpy_RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR67O5LsdESPxKuwUYlOkRSWZYjCW5jxDZtrUlVm7ACjQWueAoXxNnF2nNvcRQ_aem_k1rCx2msK1e1IiPVVDuwkQ
Grounded fishing vessel to be dismantled on site
Experts have decided to dismantle the 'Santa Anna Maria' directly on the beach of Les Sables-d'Olonne, icolas Chénéchaud, the mayor of the town announced on Jan 20. The condition of the fishing vessel had made it impossible to salvage the ship. The experts have also ruled out a removal by land. The decision had been expected since the grounding. A call for tenders has been issued to contract companies specialising in this type of operation. They must submit their proposals before the end of the week; some have already responded. Their applications were to be reviewed, and the selection was to take place immediately afterwarsd. The chosen action plan must ensure the ship's removal while managing all risks and includes environmental restoration, meaning the removal of the ship's debris scattered on the rocks. The Prefect of Vendée will approve this plan by Jan 29. While awaiting the start of the removal operations, additional lines and new reinforced anchor points have been added to strengthen the mooring of the ship, which has drifted closer to the beach. The City and State services remained mobilized to help and support the shipowner and the professionals. The current bad weather was battering the ship and further damaging its already compromised hull. With each high tide, the 'Santa Anna Maria' was getting exposed to the sea and continued to deteriorate. It was currently secured at the top of the foreshore by anchors. There was no risk to the environment because the diesel fuel in the tanks was pumped out quickly, with operations beginning the day after the grounding. Reports with photos: https://www.lanouvellerepublique.fr/vendee/le-navire-echoue-en-vendee-sera-detruit-directement-sur-la-plage-1769009843 https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/environnement/les-sables-d-olonne-le-bateau-de-peche-echoue-sur-les-rochers-ne-sera-pas-demantele-avant-au-moins-la-fin-du-mois-1294400 https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3934110?navList=gallery&imo=9099420&viewType=normal&sortBy=newest&page=1
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