LEEUWIN 2

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Damaged rigging, spars and masts removed

Aboard the 'Leeuwin' the de-rigging process to remove its masts, spars and rigging, which were significantly damaged has got ahead with all the damaged parts having been taken off the ship as of Sep 26. The parts were to be assessed by the crew with the intention of salvaging as much as possible, It was too early to determine a detailed timeline of any repairs to the ship or to know when the vessel will return to serving the young people of Western Australia, until all damage is assessed, it is impossible to know the nature and extent of repairs and the funds and resources required to complete those repairs. Report with photos: https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/leeuwin-update-iconic-ship-one-step-closer-to-setting-sail-after-damaged-parts-removed-from-ship-c-16187660

Damaged gear and rigging to be removed

The damaged gear on the deck of the 'Leeuwin II' was to be removed from the ship in the week of Sep 16. It wil lbe stored nearby by Freo Ports pending next steps in the repair program. The Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation was preparing to begin the process of removing damaged masts, sails and rigging. On Sep 12 it has extended a big thank you to the people of Western Australia and from around the world for their messages of support since the ship was damaged in Fremantle. Report with photos:; https://fremantleshippingnews.com.au/2024/09/12/the-latest-on-the-leeuwin/

Process to fix damage gets underway

The process to fix the 'Leeuwin II' gets underway. The ship masts, spars and rigging have all been significantly damaged, with the masts all having fallen most of the way to deck, still under tension. The watertight integrity was maintained. Underwater valves and watertight doors were closed, and the ship appeared for the time being safe in its position alongside B Berth. Monitoring the drafts and mooring lines was continued to ensure the safety of the vessel, and attention now draws toward the task of derigging the vessel to make it safe for access and to then determine the full extent of the damage. The Fremantle Port, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau have launched an investigation into the incident. Report with photos: https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/leeuwin-damage-new-images-and-video-reveal-extent-of-damage-to-was-iconic-tall-ship-after-cargo-vessel-hit-c-16030914