EMERGENCY RESPONSE – SALVAGE – ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SERVICES AND LIFTING OPERATION UDERTAKEN BY MEGATUGS
On May 3, 2024, the 30–meter Cantieri Navali Rizzardi motor yacht “WHY” found itself grounded on a beach and collided with a pier in Spetses island, Greece, amidst strong winds. This unfortunate event led to a breach in the yacht’s hull, causing water ingress.
Megatugs Salvage & Towage swiftly responded by mobilizing the AHTS Oil Recovery Vessel PANTANASSA, equipped with a RIB and manned by emergency response, salvage, antipollution experts, and diving personnel. Their mission: to provide salvage assistance to the distressed yacht and implement necessary environmental protection measures.
Upon assessment by divers, further assistance arrived on May 5, 2024, in the form of the AHTS Oil Recovery Vessel PLATYTERA, accompanied by the F/C CLARE. Utilizing a floating crane, refloating, and lifting operations commenced promptly, successfully hoisting the yacht onto the deck of the crane barge the same day.
Throughout the operation, stringent antipollution measures were enacted, including the deployment of oil booms and various absorbent materials to mitigate environmental impact.
With all parties satisfied with the outcome, salvage and Oil Spill Response (OSR) services concluded on May 6, 2024. The yacht was safely delivered to repair facilities at the shipyards in Perama for dry docking. Throughout the entire operation, the safety of the yacht and the protection of the local marine environment remained paramount, especially considering the influx of tourists during the Easter break on this picturesque Greek island.
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