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Wreck removal completed
The "Saloos", which capsized in May 2014 at Cabinda anchorage in Angola, carrying 155 containers and cargo, scattering an unknown amount of containers in an area of 60 km² with several containers stranded on the beach, was removed by Koole Mammoet Salvage. The salvage company was contracted in 2015 to remove the complete vessel, survey the area of 60 km² and remove all detected containers and debris. Two tugs and four barges were mobilized, equipped with 24 chainpullers, several cranes (500ton – 200ton), salvage and survey-equipment to Angola to execute the wreck- and cargo-removal While the area was being surveyed and containers were removed from the seabed and the beach, the wreck was prepared for lifting and removal. By utilizing directional drilling, a total of twelve chains were positioned underneath the wreck and the hydraulic chainpullers pulled the wreck from the mud. After releasing the wreck from the seabed, the vessel was removed in situ with chisel and torch cutting and all containers and debris originated from the "Saloos" were identified and removed. The task was reported completed on Feb 17, 2016. Report with photos: http://koole.eu/koole-mammoet-salvage-finished-wreck-removal-operation-in-angola/
Saloos capsized at Cabinda
The "Saloos" capsized in the Cabinda Gulf near the entrance to the port of Cabinda. All crew members were rescued, and there was no sign of leakage of oil from the wreck. The ship had already begun to take on water when it approached the port of Cabinda in a Delmas charter being en route from Pointe Noir on May 15, 2014. The crew was unable to stop the water ingress. In the night of May 17 the ship finally capsized to port. The ship was carrying 107 containers loaded with 40 vehicles, construction material, household appliances and food. The local authorities were trying to collect them, 10 were washed ashore at Xinga, Chiazi and Lombo Lombo. Several vessels, including offshore ships, were now trying to save as many of the containers as possible. What caused the listing was yet unknown, however it looked like water found way onto the car deck. The ship ended up in seven meters of water. Greek report with photo: http://www.e-nautilia.gr/elliniko-ploio-vuthistike-stin-angkola/
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