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Old 2nd Jun 2009, 18:47
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Tail Chase
 
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Hi CDG1
The latest info indicated that two merchant vessels were already in the general area where the debris fields were spotted, with a third MV on its way to the site. I understand that two MVs are French, while the third is a Dutch ship.

According to Brazilian Navy spokesperson, the three MVs are tasked solely with retrieving survivors or bodies. Should any of the vessels sight aircraft parts or components, they are instructed to identify and plot their position - but not retrieve. A Brazilian Navy vesselis enroute to the site and is expected to arrive on the morning of June 3rd.

The Brazilian Navy spokesperson relayed information regarding local weather conditions and sea state (1.5 to 2m waves, 30ºC water temp and 15 kt wind).Barring other factors, that would seem to indicate that retrieving debris will be somewhat easier than expected.

Cheers

Has anyone heard if any ships have reached the area where debris were spotted?

There was talk of two Dutch vessels and a French freighter rerouting themselves as they were said not to be too far away.

Dutch ship was said to be "Jo Cedar" and French freighter was said to be "Douce France". Are there any more news on this?
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