Originally Posted by
pumaboy
I'm sorry if this sounds a stupid question and maybe off topic, but why is that an offshore Vessel with a more suitable crane and ROV equipment that is capable of lifting the wreck from the seabed is not being used as these vessels have done these jobs before and it is not likely these is a shortage of these vessels , if this was the North Sea the wreck would have been lifted as it now 3 weeks since the accident and there is still 2 crew members missing. I'm thinking more for the families waiting for there loved ones to be brought home and laid to rest.
The ILV “Granuaile” has previously worked with Irish Navy, CoastGuard, Marine Institute etc on other vessel recovery operations. Ship has dynamic positioning which helps it stay on scene longer.
If you look back at
RTEs Pat McGrath twitter look how many times hey had to pull divers because they tides were dangerous. Some local fishermen have mentioned 6m swells.
On the five day Atlantic forecast, doesn't look good till Saturday with what looks like a bit of storm following the next day.
http://www.met.ie/forecasts/5day-ireland.asp (click wave on the right)