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Latest on 'Rena' Salvage

Salvors report steel cutting on board the 'Rena' continued with very good progress made during the current stable weather window. •    An additional 70 tonnes has been removed from the forward section using the Bell 214 helicopter. •    This brings the total steel weight removed to approximately 200 tonnes. •    The focus for the coming week – weather permitting – will be the continued cutting of the forecastle deck and deck equipment, as well as replenishing cutting materials and equipment by helicopter. •    On behalf of the owners and insurers, Braemar recovery teams have been in full swing, with land, sea and air operations underway this week.