Wreck Removal: Key Issues Remain Unresolved

01 Apr 2007

New developments in wreck removal and the ever increasing size of ships provided the focus for the International Salvage Union’s London conference last month.  

Removals and Refloats Occupy SMIT

01 Apr 2007

Major refloatings and wreck removals were a feature of the SMIT Salvage first quarter workload.  

PMI Develops Z-Drive Tug Handling Programme

01 Apr 2007

The Pacific Maritime Institute in Seattle USA, in partnership with Captain Jeff Slesinger, has developed and implemented a three phase Z-drive Tug Handling Programme.   

‘Osterdijk’ Emergency Required Fire Expertise

01 Apr 2007

Specialised firefighting techniques proved the key to success in the recent operation to save the Dutch general cargo vessel ‘Ostedijk’.