What a disaster, what a tragedy, it's sad, it's horrible and it appears that everyone that is asked or has a microphone shoved in their face is an expert or is intent on condemning any perceived lack of action.
I have been involved with several salvage operations, though none as big as this incident, the first thing people have to take on board (no pun intended) is that there is NO magic wand, there are several factors to be taken into account, primarily safety is paramount, then the operation teams swing into action, and is 'orchestrated” to achieve the best possible outcome.
Sometimes there will be casualties, such as more oil spills, containers breaking loose and so on, it will not be the end of the world, it will get better, so let's look at the positives.
People have banded together in a common cause, a rarity in our selfish society.
My plan would be to sink the stern of the ship (after it was cleaned) create another reef for the fish. Cement the bow to Astrolabe put a flashing light on it so no one else would hit it and give the captain and second officer of the Rena the job of lighthouse keepers.

D Richards, Bethlehem.