Oh there will some outfit doing a seconds from disaster thing about the Golden Ray and people will be looking on TH-cam for videos about it and Captain Andy has them all from start to finish. People like me who are fascinated by stuff like this. Yah for Captain Andy for doing an awesome job covering this! Andy could have a whole movie and more with all the footage of the Golden Ray.
A conductor directing the symphony! How beautiful and enjoyable to watch and listen to. Coordination, precision and there she goes!!! Did I hear someone say next? Nice of Mother Nature to provide smoother seas too. It was so cool to enjoy drone footage in addition to video footage? Outstanding job by everyone. A bit scary about the overhang. That could make a mess of one of the tugs in a hurry. Wonderful and enjoyable video...thank you Capt Andy! Now lets get section 4 out of the water!!! Bring out the blue grappler!!!
That is one very unwieldly looking load and not stable enough looking for travel on the open ocean. Not a trip for the faint hearted. Now for getting the final section up and out. Thanks for the excellent coverage Andy.
JUST AWESOME. It sounds like you have some repour with the tugboat operators. Who ever the coordinator is has his shit in one sock for sure. Just Awesome.
Great footage Andy. I’ve got to hand it to these guys for figuring out ways to extend this project as long as possible. This is what happens when you give a company a blank check to do work. I guess we’ll be looking at this last section for a lot longer. Only in America does it take 2 years to remove a ship in shallow water. Environmental disaster.
What country could do it better? Some people think the ship could have been floated off in its entirety, but it was completely out of balance with the load shifted and a complete mess. Could they have ever got it upright? I don't think so. How long did it take to move the Costa con Cordia? I think that took a long time too. They welded big boxes on the side, filled them with water to roll it up right and then used the boxes to keep it afloat. Any way you approach it, it is time consuming and difficult.
@@JoeLinux2000 The original salvage plan was to cut off the skyward facing ship's side, remove all the cargo and decks, then remove the top and other side in pieces, then remove the Hull complete. Would have been quicker and caused far less pollution, but that's when politics or corruption or whatever took over and Unified Command decided to do things differently. The Hoegh Osaka was a similar event but that was near-righted and towed to port in a matter of weeks.
Thanks so much for letting the radio feed do the talking! You've got a great "radio voice", but hearing the 'horses mouth' lets the team work show! 😆 I enjoy your comments about what may happen next and your drone footage adds a dimension even the tugs don't usually get to see. I can only hope those crews are subscribed! 👍
I predict they might be done by the end of November. or December. There has to be many cars still on the bottom of the sound. Thanks as always Capt for the updates.
Hot damn this is fascinating!! Those tug boat captains are the sh*t! What team work. Thanks Captain Andy for documenting this whole process. I’ve been following since my Sept vacation to St. Simons and I’m am never disappointed.
Man oh man, that was some kind of evolution. A true game of inches. Got to hand it to those boat captains and all those on that team, by the sound of it, they are all a bunch of "KAY-JOHNS." They sure know their stuff. That barge doesn't have much left out of the water. They are bound to hit some heavy weather on the voyage to La-Lousiane and put the deck of the barge awash. I hope no tropical system fires up in the Gulf while they are making their way over there. I bet that there will have to be at least one or two fuel UNREPS to top off their fuel tanks. Those tugs are gonna have one helluva major fuel burn rate doing this tow. As someone who once used to go out to sea, I wish those crews, "fair seas and fair winds" on their journey. If you care to answer Capt. Andy, what was their working channel while backing the barge? A second two-part question, where was the landbased part of this operation set up and did they set up some sort of temporary barracks for these people to stay? One thing for sure, all these people had to add a bit of a boost to the local economy, because if these guys are like a crew of Cajuns that did asbestos removal work on one of the Coast Guard Cutters I was stationed aboard that was in a boat yard for a major retrofit. In their off time, it's a whole lot of "Bons temps Roule, iiiiieeee!!" They partied as hard as they worked. Once again Capt. Andy, you have done some fine work here Sir!! A hearty BRAVO ZULU to you along with these crews working this operation. I am going to be heading back to Florida soon, and I would love to have the honor of stopping in town and buying you some lunch, either at a good seafood place or maybe get some Q at Southern Soul. It's Captain's Choice on where to go. Let me know if you are interested. Be safe out there Captain! That was funny the one tug captain gave you a shout out.
Captain Andy, The communication between RESPECTED SEAMEN is a Point Of Pride‼️⚓️ Still nervous about trip to Gibson, LA. BLESSINGS TO YALL FROM GAINESVILLE GEORGIA 🙏 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
How about introducing us to the voice who directs the tugs.... and let us know where he is located when he's watching the action. This is fascinating. Thanks for sharing all this hard work.
Very difficult load to handle. I think it's going to difficult out at sea. You can see it's not easy to maneuver even in very calm water. What are they going to do when it's rolling side to side? In Honolulu the tugs are a very long way out in front of the barge. They like the tow cable to be in the water. They need to keep slack in it so it doesn't snap.
I'm Not A Salvage Operator. I'd Bet they Put Two Sections on One Barge To Save Money. IMO Ant Kind Of Weather In Route Could Capsize This Operation. Will They Be Welded Together In Some Fashion. Sorry Looks Dangy To Me. Tha nx CAP Blessings From King Neptune/ KWD.
Really was an awesome sight to behold, very, very cool. One big question: where in the heck was the "manager" of this standing today? Needed a clear view of the entire barge, the VB, and ship, plus the tugs. Amazing job but, where was he?
Don't get me wrong, I've thoroughly enjoyed your video portrayal of the removal through it's entire process, however, watching the movement of the sections, barges and tugs is pure entertainment. Some of the episodes where progress was moving at the speed of creep and the status was the same at the ending as it was at the start were not as enjoyable -- certainly out of your hands and you did an excellent job with what you had to work with.
Fair enough! I've always said to others that even when the pace slowed to a crawl, it was news in that the original claim of 24 hours a cut was never achievable MM
I just don't understand. As per Versabar, the VB10000 has an irreplaceable specification, ideal for this operation: "The installation of a fully automated DP3 dynamic positioning system, consisting of four 1,000-HP retractable thrusters in each of the two barges, eliminates the need for anchors and mooring lines."
@@MinorcanMullet Disagree. I've seen DPS control vessels in 15' rolling seas in the open ocean operate efficiently. 4 1000HP thrusters with a DPS program does much more than you imagine. Much more precision than the individual tugs have.
Thanks Captain Andy for another great video! Such a thrill to watch and record from the shore, but nothing compared to your awesome footage. Fascinating hearing the tug captains coordination. When do you think the Julie B will pull out for Louisiana? Seems like it will be a treacherous voyage.
Hey Capt. Andy! I've been watching your videos for a while now (surely must be a petty officer in the Minorcan Navy by now) and have visited Jekyll a number of times this year, always with a keen interest in the salvage operation that shows up so prominently in the sound. Can you tell us what the purpose was of bringing sections back out to the VB 10000 after they had been already removed to Brunswick? Why do they need to stack multiple sections on the same barge? Why didn't they stack the last section that's still sitting in the silt?
it was decided that these two sections would be transported back to Louisiana for processing. originally the center sections of the ship, 3, 4, 5, 6 were going to be processed in Brunswick. That changed. The sections on the drydock would not fair well on the drydock for transit. SOOOOO..... off the drydock and onto the barge... MM
When are we getting our tour of the CjC? Also, when make those awesome cinematic shots, making the sweeping turn in front of the lead tug’s bow, how close are you really? Seems kinda dangerous or maybe just bad etiquette ? Do you alert the captain or something via the radio? Awesome shout out from them today
Capt'n Tony, another question (yeah I know but...) are the tug crews more or less local? I know I see the Crowley name down here in Jax. Did they have to bring in crews and tug from elsewhere or do they work in this same general area all the time? A sight to sea indeed!
"We're making the manorcan report again" "that good quality entertainment " that's what I'm talking about " ...... well said!
Hope that helps Capt. Andy's TH-cam algorithm :-)
I'm a retired navy veteran and I love anything to-do with the sea,this video is brilliant 👏. Ian uk 🇬🇧👏
No radio noise was awesome! Precision from the Tugs...I love them! Thanks Capt. and thanks Tug Dudes!
Just let them do their job. Beautifully executed. MM
Wow love to hear radio chatter fun to listen to them work so glad you could be there so we could here it and watch it thank you stay healthy and safe👍
A sight to behold. That much weight on the Julie B is awesome. Thanks Capt. Andy.
Man and Machine! Wow!
What a scene to watch!Great coverage Andy!To think millions of people don’t know this is going on!
Well those interested will find it sooner or later. Always looking to grow the Minorcan Navy! MM
Oh there will some outfit doing a seconds from disaster thing about the Golden Ray and people will be looking on TH-cam for videos about it and Captain Andy has them all from start to finish. People like me who are fascinated by stuff like this. Yah for Captain Andy for doing an awesome job covering this! Andy could have a whole movie and more with all the footage of the Golden Ray.
Do I hear Cajun Accents in the Tug operators?
That is certainly something you don't see every day, that's for sure. Thanks MM!
Great sight to see. You create a great report to keep us informed. Thanks
Thanks Capt.
May the weather and the seas be favorable. Thanks, Capt. Andy.
A conductor directing the symphony! How beautiful and enjoyable to watch and listen to. Coordination, precision and there she goes!!! Did I hear someone say next? Nice of Mother Nature to provide smoother seas too. It was so cool to enjoy drone footage in addition to video footage? Outstanding job by everyone. A bit scary about the overhang. That could make a mess of one of the tugs in a hurry. Wonderful and enjoyable video...thank you Capt Andy! Now lets get section 4 out of the water!!! Bring out the blue grappler!!!
That is one very unwieldly looking load and not stable enough looking for travel on the open ocean. Not a trip for the faint hearted. Now for getting the final section up and out. Thanks for the excellent coverage Andy.
Wowza! What an amazing sight! Fabulous teamwork. These fellas took! Thanks, Andy!👍👍
Thanks 👍. MM
Captain Andy you knocked the ball out of the field again. Amazing video! So cool to hear them say your name. 👏👍
Great video looks like another day at the office for these guys!! Safe sailing men!!
You got that right! MM
JUST AWESOME. It sounds like you have some repour with the tugboat operators. Who ever the coordinator is has his shit in one sock for sure. Just Awesome.
Wonderful video, thank you. The radio traffic makes it.
Glad you enjoyed it! MM
Hey Andy !! Thanks !! Hope ALL goes well with getting the rest out of there & cleanup !! Again ,, enough is enough !! ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!
Thanks 👍. MM
Wow! Those tug captains can make 'em dance!!!
Ain't it good when they got all their eggs in the same basket, The Sound will be all cleaned up soon We all HOPE.
Thanks Capt.
Great job Capt. Andy. When the Julie B departs for Louisiana show us the drafts forward & aft.
Will do! She was fairly balanced today. MM
@@MinorcanMullet Fairly......
Nice work Andy, hats off to you and the crews on the tugs, barges, and VB 👍😎
Great footage Andy. I’ve got to hand it to these guys for figuring out ways to extend this project as long as possible. This is what happens when you give a company a blank check to do work. I guess we’ll be looking at this last section for a lot longer. Only in America does it take 2 years to remove a ship in shallow water. Environmental disaster.
Says the armchair admiral from the quiet of his land locked porch.
What country could do it better? Some people think the ship could have been floated off in its entirety, but it was completely out of balance with the load shifted and a complete mess. Could they have ever got it upright? I don't think so. How long did it take to move the Costa con Cordia? I think that took a long time too. They welded big boxes on the side, filled them with water to roll it up right and then used the boxes to keep it afloat. Any way you approach it, it is time consuming and difficult.
@@JoeLinux2000 well said!
@@JoeLinux2000 The original salvage plan was to cut off the skyward facing ship's side, remove all the cargo and decks, then remove the top and other side in pieces, then remove the Hull complete. Would have been quicker and caused far less pollution, but that's when politics or corruption or whatever took over and Unified Command decided to do things differently. The Hoegh Osaka was a similar event but that was near-righted and towed to port in a matter of weeks.
Thanks so much for letting the radio feed do the talking! You've got a great "radio voice", but hearing the 'horses mouth' lets the team work show! 😆 I enjoy your comments about what may happen next and your drone footage adds a dimension even the tugs don't usually get to see. I can only hope those crews are subscribed! 👍
Roger that!
So awesome. Very much enjoyed the video. Very cool.
Awesome video Captain. Thanks again for all you’re doing. 👍
Much appreciated. MM
👍thanks captain Andy
You bet. MM
Lovely! Smooth operation! Stay safe Captain Andy!
Thanks 👍. MM
Great smooth seas today, made things look a little easier than if the water were rough. Great show, Andy Thanks a million!!
Another great report!!! History in the making!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! MM
Hi Andy. please remember to keep an eye on the draft of JulieB when she is leaving ( if you get the chance )
Will do. MM
That's my dad you hear on the curt j in the beginning cpt Joel
I predict they might be done by the end of November. or December. There has to be many cars still on the bottom of the sound. Thanks as always Capt for the updates.
Better then cable tv and no commercials.
Another Great Report !! Thanks Capt. Andy
I heard “Mulligan Report”.
Great video. Hard to imagine the size of the barge.
It really is! The Packers could play on her deck. MM
Very good coverage and very enjoyable! Keep up the good work, Captain!
Great one. Thanks
Glad you liked it! MM
Hot damn this is fascinating!! Those tug boat captains are the sh*t! What team work. Thanks Captain Andy for documenting this whole process. I’ve been following since my Sept vacation to St. Simons and I’m am never disappointed.
WoooooHooooo! What a great video! Just love the tug guys.
THANKS as always, for your effort, recording this one-in-a-lifetime event.... (I HOPE)
Love it. Thank you Andy! Did he say Mulligan? Lol
Yeah, I heard that Mulligan Report crack. 😁
I've been called worse! MM
Amazing report Andy. Thank you. Excellent coordination and skill from all involved. Stay safe and stay healthy.
All I can say is WOW!!!
Man oh man, that was some kind of evolution. A true game of inches. Got to hand it to those boat captains and all those on that team, by the sound of it, they are all a bunch of "KAY-JOHNS." They sure know their stuff. That barge doesn't have much left out of the water. They are bound to hit some heavy weather on the voyage to La-Lousiane and put the deck of the barge awash. I hope no tropical system fires up in the Gulf while they are making their way over there. I bet that there will have to be at least one or two fuel UNREPS to top off their fuel tanks. Those tugs are gonna have one helluva major fuel burn rate doing this tow. As someone who once used to go out to sea, I wish those crews, "fair seas and fair winds" on their journey. If you care to answer Capt. Andy, what was their working channel while backing the barge? A second two-part question, where was the landbased part of this operation set up and did they set up some sort of temporary barracks for these people to stay? One thing for sure, all these people had to add a bit of a boost to the local economy, because if these guys are like a crew of Cajuns that did asbestos removal work on one of the Coast Guard Cutters I was stationed aboard that was in a boat yard for a major retrofit. In their off time, it's a whole lot of "Bons temps Roule, iiiiieeee!!" They partied as hard as they worked. Once again Capt. Andy, you have done some fine work here Sir!! A hearty BRAVO ZULU to you along with these crews working this operation. I am going to be heading back to Florida soon, and I would love to have the honor of stopping in town and buying you some lunch, either at a good seafood place or maybe get some Q at Southern Soul. It's Captain's Choice on where to go. Let me know if you are interested. Be safe out there Captain! That was funny the one tug captain gave you a shout out.
thanks again captain Andy.
Anyone going to take a quest at the total weight of the load and ballast ?🤔 .
Awesome video Andy
that audio sounded like bob and doug flying to the iss:).
top drawer minorcan. chapeau:):).
Awesome show!!! Thank you
Great video, thank you capt' Andy.
I'm mesmerized again, Cap. Great stuff, great day.
Move all that in a matter of minutes, shipping is amazing.
Captain Andy,
The communication between RESPECTED SEAMEN is a Point Of Pride‼️⚓️
Still nervous about trip to Gibson, LA.
BLESSINGS TO YALL FROM GAINESVILLE GEORGIA 🙏
🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
Again. So cool.
Thanks, Sir.
My pleasure! MM
How about introducing us to the voice who directs the tugs.... and let us know where he is located when he's watching the action. This is fascinating. Thanks for sharing all this hard work.
Noted! MM
Amazing video has always. Thanks for the good work Andy
Cool, huge chunks of the ship on that barge . It will get pushed big time by the wind all over .
I bet that was a sight to see! I wish there was someone doing reports on the cutting up in Gibson.
Wow, that was amazing! Too bad it was not sunny for better clarity. Thank Captain
Awesome video Andy
This maneuvering director is very different than the one we have heard previously. Less precise,..
Always Prepared! 👍🏻💪🏻
How can tugs manage to pull that and now hopefully not long till they start lifting section 4
It is quite a load. MM
Best video yet! What a dance!!
Great video. It takes power to start this barge to move but must take much more to stop.
Very difficult load to handle. I think it's going to difficult out at sea. You can see it's not easy to maneuver even in very calm water. What are they going to do when it's rolling side to side? In Honolulu the tugs are a very long way out in front of the barge. They like the tow cable to be in the water. They need to keep slack in it so it doesn't snap.
Definitely an amazing sight to see!
Yes it was! MM
Great views!
I'm Not A Salvage Operator. I'd Bet they Put Two Sections on One Barge To Save Money. IMO Ant Kind Of Weather In Route Could Capsize This Operation. Will They Be Welded Together In Some Fashion. Sorry Looks Dangy To Me. Tha nx CAP Blessings From King Neptune/ KWD.
I can still here that tug captain "coming in hot!!!" then BOOM! Aw God***** They sure made up for that one...
Really was an awesome sight to behold, very, very cool. One big question: where in the heck was the "manager" of this standing today? Needed a clear view of the entire barge, the VB, and ship, plus the tugs. Amazing job but, where was he?
🚁🛩🛰??
More likely than not, on the barge. That’s where operations command has been positioned in the past. MM
Them Bayou Captains do it again.
Don't get me wrong, I've thoroughly enjoyed your video portrayal of the removal through it's entire process, however, watching the movement of the sections, barges and tugs is pure entertainment. Some of the episodes where progress was moving at the speed of creep and the status was the same at the ending as it was at the start were not as enjoyable -- certainly out of your hands and you did an excellent job with what you had to work with.
Fair enough! I've always said to others that even when the pace slowed to a crawl, it was news in that the original claim of 24 hours a cut was never achievable MM
I just don't understand. As per Versabar, the VB10000 has an irreplaceable specification, ideal for this operation: "The installation of a fully automated DP3 dynamic positioning system, consisting of four 1,000-HP retractable thrusters in each of the two barges, eliminates the need for anchors and mooring lines."
That system won't hold it in the tidal current that runs through the sound. Just too much for it. MM
@@MinorcanMullet Disagree. I've seen DPS control vessels in 15' rolling seas in the open ocean operate efficiently. 4 1000HP thrusters with a DPS program does much more than you imagine. Much more precision than the individual tugs have.
When is the last section coming out? What about the rest of the one section at the bottom?
Thanks Captain Andy for another great video! Such a thrill to watch and record from the shore, but nothing compared to your awesome footage. Fascinating hearing the tug captains coordination. When do you think the Julie B will pull out for Louisiana? Seems like it will be a treacherous voyage.
Aloha
Hey Capt. Andy! I've been watching your videos for a while now (surely must be a petty officer in the Minorcan Navy by now) and have visited Jekyll a number of times this year, always with a keen interest in the salvage operation that shows up so prominently in the sound. Can you tell us what the purpose was of bringing sections back out to the VB 10000 after they had been already removed to Brunswick? Why do they need to stack multiple sections on the same barge? Why didn't they stack the last section that's still sitting in the silt?
it was decided that these two sections would be transported back to Louisiana for processing. originally the center sections of the ship, 3, 4, 5, 6 were going to be processed in Brunswick. That changed. The sections on the drydock would not fair well on the drydock for transit. SOOOOO..... off the drydock and onto the barge... MM
I came back to visit. Hard to believe it has been 3 years ago...
@@johnnyholland8765 wow!!!! Indeed!
Can they dunp the ballast off the barge as soon as they clear?
I live in Flagler Beach Florida. Is there anyway to find out when the Julie B will be passing there and will I be able to see it from the beach
When you started reporting on this incident, did you ever think you would be saying “it’s October seventh 2021”?
HAHAHAHAHA!!! No. I was still naive and believing a cut could be made with an anchor chain in 24 hours.......... MM
So if you had to estimate how long does it take to get to where they’re going in Louisiana?
The other trips took about 10 days. MM
When are we getting our tour of the CjC?
Also, when make those awesome cinematic shots, making the sweeping turn in front of the lead tug’s bow, how close are you really? Seems kinda dangerous or maybe just bad etiquette ? Do you alert the captain or something via the radio? Awesome shout out from them today
The tugs and I have been dancing together for awhile now. They lead, I follow. We know each others moves. MM
Capt'n Tony, another question (yeah I know but...) are the tug crews more or less local? I know I see the Crowley name down here in Jax. Did they have to bring in crews and tug from elsewhere or do they work in this same general area all the time? A sight to sea indeed!
Seems to be most crews are from out of town. MM
The Golden Ray was registered as 71,178 Gross Registered Tons. So 71,178 / 7 = 10,168 * 2 = 20,336
The sections do look too heavy.
The end is near Mullet!