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Wednesday, March 4, 2015
‘Lysblink Seaways’ Under Tow to Greenock, Scotland
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‘Lysblink Seaways’ Under Tow to Greenock, Scotland

The tow of the stricken MV Lysblink Seaways commenced Wednesday exactly two weeks after the ship ran aground along with western coast of Scotland.

March 4, 2015
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Lysblink Seaways Tow Expected Wednesday
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Lysblink Seaways Tow Expected Wednesday

The MV Lysblink Seaways is expected to be towed to a repair facility in Greenock, Scotland as early as Wednesday where it will undergo repairs to fix damage

March 3, 2015
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Friday, February 27, 2015
Lysblink Seaways Salvage Continues in Scotland
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Lysblink Seaways Salvage Continues in Scotland

The DFDS cargo ship MV Lysblink Seaways remains at anchor not far from where it ran aground in northern Scotland last week as salvage work

February 27, 2015
Total Views: 22

Monday, February 23, 2015
Lysblink Seaways
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MV Lysblink Seaways Drags Anchor Amid Salvage Off Scotland

The DFDS Seaways cargo ship 'Lysblink Seaways' is continuing its battle against the elements after running aground last week and later self-floating off the

February 23, 2015
Total Views: 51

Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Rena Salvage Allowed ‘Temporary Pause’
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Rena Salvage Allowed ‘Temporary Pause’

Authorities in New Zealand have granted a “temporary pause” in the salvage of the MV Rena shipwreck on Astrolabe Reef pending a decision over the

February 4, 2015
Total Views: 55

Tuesday, February 3, 2015
USNS Sgt Metaj Kocak Refloated from Okinawan Shoals
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USNS Sgt Metaj Kocak Refloated from Okinawan Shoals

After careful deballasting, USNS Sgt Metaj Kocak was successfully refloated today at approximately 1730 local time, according to an emailed statement from the

February 3, 2015
Total Views: 94

Friday, January 23, 2015
Hoegh Osaka Safely Back in Southampton Port
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Hoegh Osaka Safely Back in Southampton Port

It's been an eventful three weeks for Hoegh Autholiners' pure car and truck carrier MV Hoegh Osaka and all of those involved in the response.

January 23, 2015
Total Views: 28

Thursday, January 22, 2015
Hoegh Osaka Towed to Port of Southampton – UPDATE
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Hoegh Osaka Towed to Port of Southampton – UPDATE

Update: The Hoegh Osaka has been safely berthed at 101 Berth at Western Docks Southampton. Earlier: The Hoegh Osaka car carrier has departed the Alpha

January 22, 2015
Total Views: 25

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Hoegh Osaka Salvage Makes Progress  – UPDATE
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Hoegh Osaka Salvage Makes Progress – UPDATE

Tuesday Update: The list of the vessel has decreased to 37 degrees as of Monday night as salvors continue to pump more clean water from the lower car decks.

January 20, 2015
Total Views: 61

Monday, January 12, 2015
Severe Weather Continues to Hamper Hoegh Osaka Salvage
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Severe Weather Continues to Hamper Hoegh Osaka Salvage

Severe weather continues to be a problem for salvors of the Hoegh Osaka car carrier in the

January 12, 2015
Total Views: 12

Sunday, January 11, 2015
Stricken Hoegh Osaka Car Carrier Drags Anchor in the Solent [UPDATE]
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Stricken Hoegh Osaka Car Carrier Drags Anchor in the Solent [UPDATE]

The stricken Hoegh Osaka dragged anchor overnight in very high winds at the Alpha Anchorage in the Solent where the vessel has been held since it self-floated

January 11, 2015
Total Views: 22

Thursday, January 8, 2015
Hoegh Osaka Stable at Anchorage, Salvage Work Continues
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Hoegh Osaka Stable at Anchorage, Salvage Work Continues

The 51,000-ton Hoegh Osaka is currently stable at an anchorage after self-refloating at high water and with the help of strong winds Wednesday

January 8, 2015
Total Views: 32

Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Hoegh Osaka Self-Floated at High Tide
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Hoegh Osaka Self-Floated at High Tide

Thursday Update: Hoegh Osaka Stable at Anchorage, Salvage Work Continues Previous: The grounded Hoegh Osaka car carrier self-floated from the sands of the

January 7, 2015
Total Views: 56

Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Hoegh Osaka Salvage: Wednesday’s Refloating Plans Scrapped [UPDATE]
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Hoegh Osaka Salvage: Wednesday’s Refloating Plans Scrapped [UPDATE]

Breaking: Hoegh Osaka Self Floated at High Tide Salvors of the grounded Hoegh Osaka car carrier in the Solent have decided not to attempt to refloat the

January 6, 2015
Total Views: 94

Monday, December 29, 2014
team vestas wind salvage
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Salvors Detail the Recovery of Team Vestas Wind

Seldom does a salvage operation run as smoothly as that of the Volvo Ocean Racing yacht, “Vestas Wind”. In a joint venture between Subtech and Svitzer, a

December 29, 2014
Total Views: 148

Thursday, December 18, 2014
SMART Bow Scuttled Off South Africa [PHOTOS]
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SMART Bow Scuttled Off South Africa [PHOTOS]

The bow section of the bulk carrier MV Smart has been refloated and scuttled off the coast of South Africa about 17 months after the ship

December 18, 2014
Total Views: 85

Sunday, December 14, 2014
Svitzer, Titan Talking Salvage Tie-Up?
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Svitzer, Titan Talking Salvage Tie-Up?

Titan Salvage and Svitzer are reported to be in preliminary discussions over a potential tie-up of their respective salvage businesses, according to a new

December 14, 2014
Total Views: 30

Monday, November 17, 2014
South Korea Preparing Sewol Salvage Task Force – Reports
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South Korea Preparing Sewol Salvage Task Force – Reports

The South Korean government is preparing a task force to examine options for salvaging the sunken Sewol ferry, according to local media

November 17, 2014
Total Views: 12

Thursday, November 6, 2014
MV Rena Abandonment Decision Heads to Environment Court With Council’s Approval
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MV Rena Abandonment Decision Heads to Environment Court With Council’s Approval

The decision to abandon the wreckage of the former MV Rena containership from New Zealand’s Astrolabe Reef will head to the country’s top

November 6, 2014
Total Views: 60

Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Philippines Government Seeking Compensation from U.S. Over ‘Guardian’ Grounding
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Philippines Government Seeking Compensation from U.S. Over ‘Guardian’ Grounding

The Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs says it will continue to pursue compensation from the U.S. for damages to the protected Tubbataha Reef caused by

September 17, 2014
Total Views: 49
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