Marine Salvage

Get the latest news on marine salvage operations, including ship recoveries, maritime wreck removals, the salvage masters and technology behind successful ocean salvage missions.


Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Magnetic Underwater Ship Patch
Marine Salvage

Magnetic Repair Patch Saves Nuclear Fuel Ship

A magnetic patch made by Miko Marine AS of Norway has been used to seal a leak in the hull of the nuclear waste freighter Puma. The Danish-flagged ship

December 28, 2010
Total Views: 186

Saturday, August 14, 2010
The ROV that will survey the Deepwater Horizon wreck site
Incidents

USCG Plans Dive Of The Deepwater Horizon Wreckage

Back in June gCaptain reported on James Cameron’s offer to dive the wreck of the Deepwater Horizon but, despite three official requests for information,

August 14, 2010
Total Views: 284

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Raising The Titanic…. In 3-D
Marine Salvage

Raising The Titanic…. In 3-D

25 years after the discovery of the Titanic shipwreck, a team of scientists and organizations are getting ready to embark on an expedition of, well, titanic

July 28, 2010
Total Views: 37

Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Salvage of the Deepwater Horizon
Marine Salvage

Salvage of the Deepwater Horizon

While many engineers are focusing on ways to plug the gusher in the Gulf of Mexico, some are still focussing on raising critical parts of the sunken Deepwater

June 9, 2010
Total Views: 509

Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Incident Photo of The Week – M/V Laurel Up and Out of Chile Dry Dock
Blog

Incident Photo of The Week – M/V Laurel Up and Out of Chile Dry Dock

This week’s incident photo is of the M/V Laurel, a 26,800-deadweight-ton bulk carrier, which was in a dry dock undergoing routine maintenance in

June 8, 2010
Total Views: 109

Thursday, March 11, 2010
Gas company finds 12 shipwrecks in Baltic
Marine Salvage

Gas company finds 12 shipwrecks in Baltic

STOCKHOLM – A gas company building an underwater pipeline in the Baltic Sea has found a dozen centuries-old shipwrecks – some of them unusually

March 11, 2010
Total Views: 102

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Crews remove barge from Sandbridge, Va., beach
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Crews remove barge from Sandbridge, Va., beach

Crews this morning were able to free the 572-ft. barge that ran aground on a Virginia beach Thursday night after it broke free from a tug in severe weather. 

November 18, 2009
Total Views: 129

Wednesday, July 22, 2009
“Black Swan” Treasure Debate – Odyssey vs. Spain
Marine Salvage

“Black Swan” Treasure Debate – Odyssey vs. Spain

The Florida based deep-sea exploration firm, Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. has filed objections to a June 3, 2009 Report and Recommendation in the

July 22, 2009
Total Views: 431

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
hms thrusters
Engines

Lease A Thruster – Video From Marine Hydaulic Systems

We first met Hydraulic Marine Systems during our coverage of the International Workboat Show in December and, like the rest of the trade show participants,

June 16, 2009
Total Views: 175

Monday, February 9, 2009
Marine Salvage

National Geographics “Salvage: Code Red”

Here at gCaptain, we love a good television program that offers viewers an inside look into the realities of life in the maritme world.  We are hoping that

February 9, 2009
Total Views: 112

Monday, September 22, 2008
yacht 01 preview
Blog

Yacht Salvage – Incident Photo Of The Week

We don’t have the full details on how this yacht found its way to the beach but the photos do a great job in describing the yacht salvage

September 22, 2008
Total Views: 157

Wednesday, February 27, 2008
mv cougar ace infographic
Marine Salvage

M/V Cougar Ace – Marine Salvage Through A Geek’s Glasses

Editor’s Note: Looking for information on the Baltic Ace tragedy? Catch gCaptain’s full coverage HERE or read, Are RoRo’s Safe?, for more

February 27, 2008
Total Views: 362

Saturday, February 2, 2008
minsoo lee containerscope korea
Lifesaving Incidents

M/V Explorer Found

BitterEnd reports that the Royal Navy Ice patrol ship HMS ENDURANCE, which amongst other tasks is carrying survey work in the Antarctic on behalf of the United

February 2, 2008
Total Views: 129

Thursday, November 29, 2007
clipperreefing
Marine Salvage

Training Ship Texas Clipper – A Sinking Embarrassment

With over nine years of planning completed Texas A&M‘s training ship the Texas Clipper was prepared to start her new life as an artificial reef.

November 29, 2007
Total Views: 212

Monday, October 1, 2007
ship graveyards – ghost ships at rest
Interesting

ship graveyards – ghost ships at rest

Today Fred Fry linked to an interesting post containing photos, video and the stories behind some of the world’s largest iron graveyards. One of the more

October 1, 2007
Total Views: 193

Saturday, August 18, 2007
Incidents

Pasha Bulker – Postscript

Our top commenter from down under, Ian, has sent me a wrap-up of the Pasha Bulker story: “PB left our shores several weeks ago under tow to an Asian

August 18, 2007
Total Views: 435

Thursday, July 26, 2007
pasha bulker towed
Incidents

Say Goodbye to the Pasha Bulker

Say goodbye to the Pasha Bulker. The ill fated ship that ran up on an Australian beach last month is finally under tow on her way to an unkown

July 26, 2007
Total Views: 76

Tuesday, July 17, 2007
msc napoli listing
Lifesaving Incidents

Container Ship Sinking Video – “MSC Napoli” Salvage with Explosives

The beached vessel “MSC Napoli” was broken in two with the use of explosives as part of the $100m and rising salvage attempt. The Guardian UK tells

July 17, 2007
Total Views: 3253

Monday, July 2, 2007
Lifesaving Incidents

Pasha Bulker is Finally FREE!

It’s officially we’ve had reports from our resident reporters Ian & MarkL, fellow bloggers and the “real” media all confirming that

July 2, 2007
Total Views: 58

Sunday, July 1, 2007
Pasha Bulker Swung Out but Leaking Oil
Incidents

Pasha Bulker Swung Out but Leaking Oil

The Sydney Morning Herald brings us this update: THE Pasha Bulker has budged but is still stuck fast on the reef at Nobbys Beach, Newcastle. Damage to the

July 1, 2007
Total Views: 82