Newsflash: The MV Rena has sunk

Scoop Newsflash: The MV Rena has slipped off the Astrolabe Reef.

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DATE: 10 January 2012 TIME: 10.40am

Rena update #152

Most of the stern section of the MV Rena has slipped off the Astrolabe Reef.

As at 10.38am, the foremost part of the stern was still sticking up out of the water, with the rest – including the bridge – submerged.

The bow section remains unchanged in place on the reef.

Personnel from Maritime New Zealand and Svitzer Salvage have been airborne to monitor the slow progression of the stern into the sea since the vessel’s status began to change rapidly after 8.30am today.

Information about any further release of oil, debris or containers from the Rena will be released as soon as it is available.

Footage and photographs from this morning’s flights will be made available to the media as soon as possible.

The daily press conference will be held at 3pm at the Tauranga Boys’ College Auditorium, Cameron Rd.

10 January 2012, 10.07am

Rena update - stern section sinking

The stern section of the MV Rena is slipping off the Astrolabe Reef.
Maritime New Zealand said that more details would be released shortly.

Michele Poole
Maritime New Zealand Media

Maritime New Zealand oil spill response media team
www.maritimenz.govt.nz

ENDS

• Latest Rena update - 10 January 2012 - Maritime New Zealand
• Final Update on the Rena - 9 January 2012 - Maritime New Zealand
• Update On Rena - 4.30pm 9 January 2012 - Maritime New Zealand
• Port of Tauranga Status Update - 9 January 2012, 5.45 pm - Port of Tauranga

ENDS

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