Gulf Information

[divedog]

I own and operate a small marine salvage company in South Carolina. With business being slow I would like to find out if anyone knows who to contact down in the Gulf about putting our skimmer to work. If you have any names or possible direction I could get it would be appreciated. Yes, I know that I am probably one of a million people asking this but you have to start somewhere. Thank you in advance for your help.

[Barbeque]

I know that Bp has put to work a large amount of Local vessels in order to help with the Oil Cleanup. I would do what you could to get in contact with one of there reps and See if you can get a contract. And if your people have Hazmat certifications then you all are gold, from what ive recently read there is a severe shortage of Hazmat certified Labor pool of which to draw recruits from. Not sure if moving your operations to the gulf would help but its just a suggestion. And from what I hear Greenpeace is attempting to push legislation through that prevents retiring us flagged vessels from going to breaker yards in third world countries, So that might be a possibly profitable future industry to prepare for. Other then that, I know little to nothing about marine salvage so wish you the best.

[cappy208]

You can call NRC, MSRC, or the USCG. ask for direction, and where to call. The BIG industry shakers are subcontracting a bunch of stuff all around the country. I am not sure how to find out who they are, but Halliburton, Cashman come to mind. Google "marine contractors" and call them, but beware, most will take a cut from your daily rate, and you will be contracting through them.

It seems from what I have heard BP is really pinching pennys, and lo balling EVERY one who want to work there. good luck