Marampa3 Mar 2015 19:16
Someone asked on here recently if Marampa was still working. Well, I see that the Gypsum Integrity is moored at one of the loading arms at Pepel. I presume that it's loading IO, as that's the only reason I can imagine it would be there. And surely it can only be loading IO from Marampa as Tonk hasn't worked for ages.
The Gypsum Integrity is used for transhipping on to larger bulk carriers anchored in deeper water off Freetown. At the moment I don't see any large bulk carriers, but one may be on the way. I'll keep watching.
Anyway, if I'm right, then it would appear that FT is still working the Marampa mine and shipping out through Pepel. It would be great if someone on the ground could confirm, or otherwise.
Why am I interested? Because I'd like to know if FT is still able to use the rail system and port to ship his stuff out.