A 700 ton trading vessel, Mega One Triton registered in St Vincent and the Grenadines, has drifted and beached at the Governors Beach On October 25, 2012, in close proximity to the port of Grand Turk due to the high winds and rough seas resulting from the passage of Hurricane Sandy.
At the present time, the vessel does not pose a threat to other vessels using either the Commercial or Cruise ports and it is unlikely to affect entry to either facility.
Director of the Port Authority Terry Smith noted that DEMA, Customs and the Ports Authority have conducted initial assessments and have been in contact with the owners of the vessel.. Plans are also in place to carry out a detailed assessment of the vessel as soon as the weather improves. The assessment will include:
- A damage assessment by the owner to determine if there are any leaks or other damages that would impede removal;
- An assessment of the engine room and generator; and
- An assessment of the area around the vessel by DEMA to determine if any environmental damages have resulted when the weather conditions improve.
Deputy Chief Maritime Officer of DEMA, Carey Skippings said: “The weather forecast suggests that high winds will continue throughout the remainder of this week.. This will delay the transport of equipment from Providenciales to Grand Turk which is needed to move the vessel”.
