The Rena's owner, Greek company Costamare, is continuing its commitment to funding the vessel's salvage operation.
In a statement released this morning, the company indicated it would continue to fund this operation, including the recovery and processing of containers washed overboard.
The Rena split in two at the weekend and its stern section slipped down the Astrolabe Reef on Tuesday morning. Photo: SunLive.
Payment responsibility for these operations is also held by Costamare's insurers.
The statement also says that in conjunction with the company's appointed salvors and insurers, plans are being formulated for dealing with both parts of the wreck.
These plans are to be discussed with government authorities and other experts in the field, to ensure minimum damage to the environment and disruption to affected people.
Costamare says it is cooperating fully with Maritime New Zealand and other government departments.
The statement also gives thanks to the Mediterranean Shipping Company as time charterer of the Rena for its continuous assistance and full support given since the grounding.
MSC is not a party responsible for the grounding of the Rena on the Astrolabe Reef on October 5.
1 comment
The Stern
Posted on 11-01-2012 10:41 | By DRONE
Can not see hwo they are going to remove that off the reef, guess all they can do it try to remove what they can from the hull, the job just got a lot harder now.
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