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Subsequently, Shell Todd Oil Services Ltd (STOS) has applied for an amendment to dispose of ten inert steel ground wires attached to the anchors. Each wire is approximately 800 metres long and 6 inches in diameter. Some sections are buried in depths of between 5 and 10 metres beneath the seafloor, for up to 70 metres.
The majority of the mooring system, 1,200 tonnes of steel chain and other components, is being retrieved and recycled.
The site is approximately 55km south west of Opunake, in 100m depth on a low diversity sedimentary seafloor, 1.3km from the Maui-B platform.
Copies of the application and supporting information are available from Maritime New Zealand by writing to:
Environmental Analysis
Maritime New Zealand
PO Box 27006
Wellington 6141
Written submissions may be made by anyone, and must be received by Friday 23rd May, 2008.
Copies of all submissions must be provided to the applicant at the following address:
Head of Operations
Shell Todd Oil Services
Private Bag 2035
New Plymouth 4620
More information
Summary document Application for Dumping Permit (PDF - 85Kb)
Final proposal 23 April 2008 Final proposed amendment (PDF - 28Kb)
Proposed amendment 27 July 2007 Proposed amendment (PDF - 603Kb)
Technical Report May 2007 Technical report (PDF - 481Kb)
Current Dumping Permit STOS Dumping Permit (PDF - 101Kb)
Original Application Environmental Impact Assessment (PDF - 826Kb)
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