Salvage and rescue teams battle in stormy seas

A channel had to be dug to return the stranded tug to the sea  (Koole Contractors)

Multraship has been on call many times in offshore and inland waters as storms challenge salvage teams.

Complex salvage operations are not always the preserve of large vessels in remote locations the other side of the world. Europe’s extensive inland waterways systems are vital arteries for commerce, where unplanned restrictions to the freedom of navigation can have severe implications for the timely carriage of goods.

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