Salvors Assessing Grounded Transocean Drilling Rig
additional aircraft is going to be brought in later today to help with the work. An exclusion zone of 300 metres remains in place around the rig covering the sea and the air, which means no drones will be permitted in the area, providing a safe working area for the salvage team to work in. Hugh Shaw, who is the Secretary of State’s representative for maritime salvage and intervention, said: ‘Once the assessment is under way, we’ll have a much better idea of what we are dealing with, which will mean a more detailed salvage plan can be drawn up and put into place. We&rsquo
Titan Refloats Grounded Vessel
equipment, the Secretary of State’s Representative for Maritime Salvage and Intervention (SOSREP), the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), the Environment Group (EG) and the National Trust, alongside the ship’s owner and insurers, to ensure vessel security and environmental protection. Hugh Shaw, Secretary of State's Representative for Maritime Salvage and Intervention, said of the successful job: "I am delighted that the salvors have successfully refloated the ship without any damage to the environment. I would like to take this opportunity to offer my thanks to all concerned with
February 2025
