The barge Defiant was successfully refloated from the shoreline of Castillo San Felipe del Morro early Wednesday, just before high tide. Tugboats and salvage crews worked meticulously, pressurizing cargo tanks to ensure a smooth operation. Capt. Luis J. Rodríguez praised the collaborative efforts that safeguarded San Juan’s maritime transportation and environment.
Salvors have successfully extracted approximately 1,000 gallons of residual fuel and oily water from the Defiant barge, grounded near San Felipe del Morro Castle in Puerto Rico. Additional equipment is being used to assess the barge’s condition, while a removal plan awaits approval. The situation is being closely monitored to protect the environment.
Nearly a year after the MSC containership MSC Baltic III grounded in Newfoundland, salvage companies are competing to remove the wreck. Cleanup efforts faced delays due to winter weather, and proposals for removal are under review. The Canadian Coast Guard is monitoring the situation, with actual removal expected to begin in spring.
The historic fishing boat, The Incentive, is set to return to Eyemouth after being salvaged from a Polish harbor. Originally built in 1960, it became a local curiosity after sinking in 2016. Restoration efforts, involving students from Gdansk University, aim to preserve its legacy and craftsmanship for future generations.
Efforts to refloat the bulker Federal Yamaska, which grounded on the St. Lawrence River, began on Friday. The Canadian Coast Guard reported that a refloating operation would take hours. The vessel, carrying sugar, lost power and drifted across the shipping lane, now restricted but still open. No pollution or injuries reported.
The Canal & River Trust has completed a year-long salvage operation for the historic sailboat White Heather, a 1926 Cornish lugger. After sinking at Gloucester Docks in 2023, the vessel, once a fishing boat and transatlantic cruiser, was successfully lifted and transported for preservation and future restoration.
The burned boxship Wan Hai 503 is currently under tow off India’s southeastern coast as salvors stabilize the vessel. Despite ongoing smoke from the holds, fire suppression efforts using foam have contained the flames. Tugs are on-site for cooling, while dewatering and alternative port options are being explored.
The Swedish Coast Guard successfully refloated the grounded bulker Ali Aykin on June 5, after it had been stranded since May 25. Investigations are underway, with one crew member detained for gross negligence. Concerns arose from a breach in a ballast tank containing 69,000 liters of fuel oil, complicating salvage efforts.
The Canadian Coast Guard has recovered tar balls near the area where the MSC Baltic III containership ran aground in Newfoundland. Initial testing suggests the oil likely came from the vessel, with no evidence of a consistent leak. Salvage efforts are ongoing to remove fuel and containers from the damaged ship.
Salvage teams in Newfoundland, Canada are working to reduce pollution risks from the grounded MSC Baltic III containership. Despite no observed pollution, dangers remain due to significant hull damage. Efforts to offload fuel and contaminants are underway, with challenges posed by the remote location and harsh weather.
Grimaldi’s Conro Grande Brasile was towed to port after a fire in the English Channel. The crew evacuated safely as salvage tugs brought the ship to Antwerp. Boskalis’ Smit unit oversaw the operation, with scorching visible near the funnel. Another fire on Grande Congo raised concerns, prompting changes in handling hazardous cargo.
The salvage team from T&T Marine Salvage and the Canadian Coast Guard are working together to assess and develop a plan for the stranded MSC Baltic III in Newfoundland, Canada. Despite challenges from weather conditions, efforts are underway to prevent potential oil leaks and pollution, ensuring the safety of all involved.
The Canadian Coast Guard is leading efforts to survey the MSC Baltic III, a cargo ship grounded in a winter storm. Crew rescued in challenging conditions, with 20 members airlifted to safety. Emergency zone established, salvage teams mobilized. Weather remains a hurdle, but forecast offers hope for smooth salvage operations by midweek.
Scottish subsea specialist Sulmara recently assisted in a major fuel recovery operation for the typhoon-struck cargo ship, Yu Zhou Qi Hang, off the coast of Taiwan. Using a WAM-V 16 uncrewed surface vehicle equipped with a multibeam echosounder, Sulmara conducted a complex seabed survey to ensure safe navigation in shallow waters.
A risky operation to salvage an oil tanker attacked by Houthi militants in the Red Sea has been successfully completed, preventing a potential massive oil spill. The Greek-registered MT Sounion, carrying 150,000 tonnes of crude oil, was hit by missiles and drones. After months of efforts, the vessel has been declared safe and its cargo removed.
