Chris Tobin14:08, May 26 2021
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Fire crews battled a blaze on the Dong Won 701 when it caught fire on the evening of April 9, 2018.
The discovery of more asbestos on the derelict fire damaged fishing vessel Dong Won 701 has forced changes to the resource consent allowing disposal of the vessel. A new report recommending changes to the consent to dispose of the vessel off the Otago coast was adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week. A copy of the report was obtained by
Stuff. The Dong Won 701 has been tied up in PrimePort Timaru since it was severely damaged in a fire on April 9, 2018 The fire took Fire and Emergency NZ crews eight days to put out, at a cost of $120,000.
Operator
Good day and welcome to the alboreto pharma first quarter 2021 earnings conference call. [Operator Instructions]
At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to Mr. Paul. Please go ahead, sir.
Paul S. Bavier
Interim President, General Counsel And Secretary
Thank you, operator and good morning everyone. Thank you for joining today s call. This morning, Alberto issued a press release highlighting its recent business accomplishments and reporting its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31 2021. This press release is accessible via the company s website at www dot albireo pharma.com. Before proceeding, we would like to note that management s comments today may include bold looking statements regarding the company s plans and expectations. These statements are being made under the private securities litigation Reform Act of 1995. And they are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially due to various important
The Environmental Protection Authority has confirmed a consent to scuttle a fire damaged fishing vessel off the Otago coast is under review - as its assesses how much asbestos remains on board.
Since then, the burnt out wreckage has been sitting at PrimePort Timaru accruing berthing fees. On April 30, 2020, the EPA gave its owner Dong Won New Zealand (DWNZ) a marine dumping consent to scuttle the vessel safely in an approved marine dumping site 25 nautical miles south-east of Otago Harbour. The consent is due to expire on December 31, 2021.
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Fire crews battled a blaze on the Dong Won 701 when it caught fire on the evening of April 9, 2018. In March, just a month before the boat was expected to finally be disposed of, Ecan chief executive Bill Bayfield wrote to the EPA urging it to reconsider.
Another false start over Dong Won 701 departure stuff.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stuff.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.