Salvage attempt of the stranded Shestidesyatiletie in Veracruz, Mexico

Argonautics Marine Engineering provides a number of services to the marine industry, including marine salvage. We can provide both in-office engineering and on-site assistance for marine salvage operations and wreck removals. The HECSALV program was recently acquired to better assist salvage operations. Computer model of the casualty can be made and step-by-step simulations of the salvage operation can be performed. Salvage services offered include:

• On-site survey of the casualty;

• Estimation of forces required to re-float or upright a stranded or capsized vessel;

• Structural analysis of the damaged hull;

• HECSALV modeling of the casualty;

• Design of special attachments for the salvage operation;

• On-site assistance during the actual salvage operation.

Other on-site services offered include:

• Survey of cargoes;

• On- and off-hire surveys of barges;

• Stability analyses, including Inclining Experiments and Deadweight Surveys;

• Training of ballast crews;

• Tow preparations and surveys.

Click on the link for a list of typical salvage and other marine on-site projects.