re: Oil Spill and Offshore Fishing (Latest Developments)

This is the actual BOP down on the well. The upper assembly, with the shiny stainless panel, is the LMRP, Lower Marine Riser Package.

The lower assembly, with the yellow cylinders, are the rams.

Above the LMRP is a connection called a flex joint that allows the riser going to the surface to move slightly while connected to the BOP.

Underneath the BOP, there is the wellhead connector.

There are at least four ROV vessels on top of this wellhead. I believe each vessel has two ROV's.

There is and has been alot of work going on with trying to shut the BOP rams.

More assets are moving to the field to assist and go to a Plan B if you will. Reference an earlier poster regarding a large torque tool.