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Article: Sea conditions, engineering affect recovery of Ehime Maru
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- Honolulu Star - Bulletin
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- August 18, 2001
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The Navy says the two biggest factors leading to the success of the recovery of the sunken Ehime Maru will be engineering and environmental issues such as tides, weather patterns, ocean topography and currents.
"We can be operationally ready at the sound of the gun, but if the weather isn't right, we have to hold (until the weather improves)," said Rear Adm. William Klemm, who is coordinating the recovery.
Ocean current analyses and weather forecasts also will help the Navy determine where to place oil containment booms and skimmers, should any of the 45,000 gallons of lube oil and diesel fuel believed to be on the ship leak when the vessel is lifted and moved.
Since late June the USNS ...