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EMERGENCY RESPONSEWRECK REMOVALENVIRONMENTAL CAREA d d r e s s e sTHE NETHERLANDS / RotterdamPhone +31 10 4549911E-mail salvage@smit.comU.S.A. / HoustonPhone +1 281 3723500E-mail company.houston@smit.comBRAZIL / Rio de JaneiroPhone +55 21 27190886E-mail company.riodejaneiro@smit.comSINGAPORE / SingaporePhone +65 66684222E-mail company.singapore@smit.comSOUTH AFRICA / Cape TownPhone +27 21 5075777E-mail salvage.capetown@smit.comUNITED KINGDOM / LondonPhone +44 207 4807648E-mail company.london@smit.comGREECE / PiraeusC/o Cotzias Shipping Co. Ltd.Phone +30 210 4222670E-mail company.piraeus@smit.comITALY / GenoaCambiaso Risso Service srlPhone +39 010 5714206E-mail tech@cariservice.comJOINT VENTUREU.S.A. / AlexandriaOPA’90 joint venture Donjon-<strong>SMIT</strong>Phone +1 281 4426800E-mail response@donjon-smit.comJune 2010w w w. s m i t. c o m


S e r v i c e p r o f i l e<strong>SMIT</strong>’s name is synonymous with total commitment tothe challenging field of marine emergency response andwreck removal where optimal care for the environment isa priority. Our name is also one of the foremost connectedwith wreck removal and port clearance operations. Thetrack record of <strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> in this field is without parallel.As the world’s most experienced and leading marine salvor,we maintain round-the-clock readiness for operationsanywhere in the world. <strong>Salvage</strong> is the first line of defenceagainst marine pollution when major casualties occur.No company has made a greater contribution to the developmentof salvage capability and thus to the protection ofthe environment than <strong>SMIT</strong>.Marine emergency response at this level requires theexperience of dedicated salvage professionals, supportedby specialised vessels and equipment. Our full range ofengineering facilities and logistics support worldwide,ensures that we can operate effectively even in the mostremote locations.Rapidly changing demands and a new emphasis on thecare of the environment have encouraged <strong>SMIT</strong> to offerspecial services in the area of environmental care. <strong>SMIT</strong>’sin-house Innovation & Development (I & D) Departmentdeveloped - together with Frank Mohn of Norway -POLREC I, which utilises the ROLS unit (Remote OffloadingSystem). This system is capable of offloading bunkers andcargo (oil or chemicals) from wrecks at a depth of morethan one hundred metres.Services: Marine emergency response Wreck removal Environmental careThese services include: OPA ‘90. Marine fire-fighting. Underwater bunker/cargo removal. Diving services. Under water survey, video and photo inspection. Marine and salvage consultancy and contingencyplanning. Managing Marine Emergencies Course.• <strong>Salvage</strong> locations • Other <strong>SMIT</strong> locations <strong>SMIT</strong> SALVAGEOne of the platforms in distress after the hurricanes.


<strong>SMIT</strong> SALVAGEC u s t o m e r p r o f i l e<strong>SMIT</strong>’s unique blend of expertise and experience enablesthe company to provide cost-effective solutions and fulfilcustomers requirements at any location worldwide.Business is based on personal contact and a consistentlyhigh level of service. Constant communications with ourcustomers affords us a productive relationship, creating anoptimal and mutually beneficial working environment.Our working practice is such that we aim to fulfil all theneeds of our customers.Container vessel ‘Norasia Taurus’ caught fire off the port of Damietta, Egypt.Our customers are: Ship owners. Ship managers/operators. Hull and machinery underwriters. Protection & Indemnity clubs. Oil and gas companies. Governmental and local authorities. Cargo owners and underwriters.We offer our customers: Immediate and effective response, round-the-clock. Personnel with relevant experience and certification. The reputation and track record of a market leader. High Safety, Health, Environment and Quality(SHE-Q) standards, incorporated into everydayactivities. Care for the environment. An attitude of continuous improvement andinnovation. Flexible contractual and financial terms. Cost-effective solutions. Personal relationships and effective networking.Wreck removal of a cruise ferry which capsizedin the port of Kaohsiung, Taiwan.Recovery of an offshore supply barge which sank close to a jack up rig.


<strong>SMIT</strong> SALVAGERo-ro vessel ‘Jolly Rubino’ caught fire off the east coast of South Africa and ran aground.e m e r g e n c y R e s p o n s eThe complex nature of salvage operations requires multidisciplinedteams, including specialists in fire-fighting,naval architecture, hazardous chemicals, towage andmarine pollution prevention.<strong>SMIT</strong>’s highly trained and experienced salvage teams aregeared up for instant round-the-clock response, anywherein the world, no matter how remote the location. Our <strong>Salvage</strong>Masters are experts in effective operational command. Thesalvage team members provide all the specialist disciplinesrequired to achieve the desired results, including diving,naval architecture, heavy lift engineering, pumping andtowing.<strong>SMIT</strong>’s salvage teams have experience in confrontingchallenging cases, from chemical tankers which haveThe oil tanker ‘Prestige’ sank in Spanish waters.suffered damage to their cargo tanks to severe firesinvolving packaged hazardous cargoes on board containervessels. <strong>SMIT</strong>’s communication centres in Rotterdam, CapeTown, Houston, and Singapore provide a 24-hour link tocustomers, vessels, <strong>SMIT</strong> Group offices and agents aroundthe world. This communication system guarantees an immediateresponse and rapid service.In addition, <strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> can rely on an extensive worldwidenetwork of co-operation agreements with tug suppliers.OPA ‘90 / Donjon-<strong>SMIT</strong>Donjon-<strong>SMIT</strong> is a unique provider of emergency responseservices in which the individual expertise of Donjon and<strong>SMIT</strong> is combined. The joint venture provides complianceand response services related to OPA’90 requirements.Donjon-<strong>SMIT</strong> offers all services that are required in today’smarine salvage business, from highly trained personnelto modern tugs and specialised equipment to protect themarine environment.Donjon-<strong>SMIT</strong> operates a network of salvage associates thatcan manage all marine challenges that occur in the U.S.A..For many decades, both companies have salvaged thousandsof large and small vessels all over the world.Donjon-<strong>SMIT</strong>’s unique blend of expertise and experienceenables the company to provide cost-effective solutionsand fulfil customer requirements at any location.Business is based on personal contact and a consistentlyhigh level of service. Our track record in the U.S.A. iswithout parallel and includes projects such as the‘ Antalina’, ‘Chios Beauty’, ‘Patrizia d’Amato’, ‘Selendang Ayu’,‘Bow Mariner’, ‘Barge 125’, ‘Ehime Maru’ and many others.More information about our services can be found atwww.donjon-smit.com.Outstanding emergencyresponse projects’Twin Star’In very heavy fog 23701 DWT bulk carrier ‘Twin Star’, ladenwith rolled steel coil, was involved in a collision with theCypriot vessel ‘Pintail’ off the port of Callao, Peru.The M/V ‘Alice’ was also involved in the same collision butsustained no damage. The ‘Twin Star’ on the other handsustained severe damage on her starboard side and, as aconsequence, began to sink slowly, until only her antennajutted out above the water. Some of her fuel oil tanks wereruptured, causing a minor leakage of oil. <strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> wascontracted to remove the remaining bunker and fuel oil.‘Selendang Ayu’The Malaysian flagged 225 metres long cargo vessel suffereda main engine breakdown, drifted without power,grounded and eventually broke in two off the coast ofWestern Unalaska Island.<strong>SMIT</strong> mobilised a salvage team to inspect the casualty.A complicated operation commenced to pump the oilfrom the vessel’s various compartments into tankcontainers which were placed on the deck of the vessel byhelicopters. Each container was filled with 2.5 tonnes ofrecovered oil and then transported back to the shore bythe helicopters for further handling.An extra complication was the extreme weather situation,but the operation was successfully completed andapproxi mately 1600 tonnes of intermediate fuel and dieseloil were recovered.‘Rocknes’The ‘Rocknes’ was on her way to Emden when she hitan underwater rock and capsized within minutes. Thevessel remained afloat upside down. The plan to parbucklethe vessel was very exceptional for a ship this size. Cableswere attached from the 9000 tonnes vessel to two pullbarges which had been specially equipped for this operation.Once the mission had been successfully completed,the vessel was towed to a yard in Bergen. The bulk carrieris now back in operation.Bulk carrier ‘Twin Star’ was involved in a collision.


<strong>SMIT</strong> SALVAGEOutstanding marinegrounding site turned out to be a protected UNESCO herit-fire-fighting projectsage area. After joint teams from The Netherlands and SouthAfrica had fought to contain the raging fires in abrocious‘Norasia Taurus’conditions, <strong>SMIT</strong>’s specialists started removing the danger-The container vessel ’Norasia Taurus’ caught fire off theous cargo. Once the operation had been completed theport of Damietta, Egypt. The owners and underwritersvessel was prepared for her next phase in life. After aimmediately contracted <strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> to fight the blazecontrolled explosion the ‘Jolly Rubino’ was ready to functionand save the ship and the cargo, which consisted of 1600as an artificial reef.full containers.LogisticsAfter mobilising all the necessary salvage personnel andOur emergency response equipment is concentrated infire-fighting equipment by chartered aircraft from bothfour strategic locations:the Netherlands and Egypt, fire-fighting operations imme- Houston (United States of America).diately commenced by using a local tug chartered from Rotterdam (The Netherlands).<strong>SMIT</strong>’s Egyptian partners. After 5 days of round-the-clock Cape Town (South Africa).operations the salvage crew had brought the blaze under Singapore (Singapore).control and had put out the fire. The whole operation wascarried out in full co-operation with both the DamiettaThese four, first class warehouses total around 45,000Port Authorities and the Egyptian Navy. After stabilisingsquare meters and contain equipment such as divingand dewatering, the ’Norasia Taurus’ was towed to Cyprus.equipment, fire fighting equipment, pumps, fenders, anti-After a final inspection the vessel was safely redelivered topollution equipment, etc. that is needed for emergencyher German owners.response. Inspection, repair and maintenance as well asThis tanker was involved in a collision with another tanker off Port Said, Egypt.packing and forwarding are also carried out at named‘Jolly Rubino’locations.This ro-ro vessel caught fire off the east coast of South4,000 people and operates a fleet of over 424 vessels,SUPSALV are the ‘Ehime Maru’ off the coast of Hawaii andAfrica and subsequently ran aground off Richards Bay,In addition to the regional hubs above, we have offices inincluding AHTS vessels, salvage tugs, diving support crafts,the recovery of the ‘TWA-800’ airplane off the east coast ofSouth Africa in severe weather and sea conditions.London (UK), Piraeus (Greece) and Rio de Janeiro ( Brazil)pull-barges, (semi-) submersible heavy transport bargesthe U.S.A.In addition to the highly challenging salvage operation theand a comprehensive network of partners and agents tocomplement our worldwide network in support of ourand floating sheerlegs of 1,000 to 2,200 tonnes liftingcapacity worldwide.Training and educationoperations.Casualty towageSUPSALVFor many years, <strong>SMIT</strong> has been contracted by the Supervisor<strong>SMIT</strong>’s regular training programs on ‘Managing MarineEmergencies’ make a significant contribution to theimportant goal of sharing salvage expertise with ship<strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> is capable of providing worldwide casualtyof <strong>Salvage</strong> (SUPSALV), of the U.S. Navy for the provisionowners, managers, insurers and other parties from alltowage services. This capability is based on the wide rangeof salvage, salvage related towing, harbour clearance andover the world.of tugs of various sizes and capacities which the <strong>SMIT</strong>ocean engineering services. The contract is based on theDuring the course, the vital actions which should be takenGroup owns. Our global network of resources is reinforcedprovision of salvage equipment, craft and personnel.during the initial stages of an emergency are highlighted.by <strong>SMIT</strong>’s other three divisions: <strong>SMIT</strong> Harbour Towage,The area of coverage of this agreement is from <strong>East</strong> AfricaAs a result, damage to the ship, the cargo and the environ-<strong>SMIT</strong> Terminals and <strong>SMIT</strong> Transport & Heavy Lift. The <strong>SMIT</strong>to the International Dateline and from the North Pole toment is restricted to the minimum.After a controlled explosion the ‘Jolly Rubino’was ready to function as an artificial reef.Group has over 50 offices worldwide, employs more thanthe South Pole. Some examples of projects carried out for


<strong>SMIT</strong> SALVAGEW r e c k r e m o va lWreck removal of the car carrier ‘Tricolor’ in the English Channel.In many cases, wrecks must be removed if they pose aOutstanding wreck‘Vicuna’threat to safe navigation or obstruct access to a port orremoval projects<strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> was awarded a contract to remove the totalport facilities.loss declared 17465 DWT chemical tanker ‘Vicuna’. TwoHurricane seasonsstrong explosions occurred onboard the ‘Vicuna’ in the<strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong>’s extensive experience includes many com-With wind speeds of 280 kilometres an hour hurricanesport of Paranagua, Brazil, while the ship was dischargingplex and challenging wreck removal operations. They‘Dennis’, ‘Katrina’ and ‘Rita’ struck the U.S.A. Southern Coastmethanol at Cattalini pier. As a consequence, the vesselinclude major projects requiring the mobilisation of exten-and caused havoc in the Gulf of Mexico. When the hurri-sunk alongside the discharge jetty.sive resources, such as sheerlegs, pull barges, large pon-canes moved along the U.S.A. Coast, their ravaging windsWith assistance provided by the floating sheerlegstoons and salvage/diving support vessels.left behind a trail of destruction on both land and water.‘Taklift 6’ <strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> started removing the ‘Vicuna’ byThe expertise of <strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> was called upon to providelifting the superstructure of the vessel from the sea-floor.<strong>SMIT</strong>’s salvage teams can call upon the resources of theassistance to remove damaged ships and platforms, suchAccording to plan the main engine and the further shipentire <strong>SMIT</strong> Group to complete wreck removals as quicklyas the ‘High Island II’, ‘High Island III’, ‘Hercules 25’, ‘Oceansections were also removed. All the pieces were deliveredand as cost-effectively as possible.As a result of the hurricanes this platform was severely damaged.Warwick’, the ‘Adriatic VII’, ‘Pride Wyoming’ and ‘ENSCO 74’.to a demolition site.


<strong>SMIT</strong> SALVAGE‘Kursk’<strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> took part in the successful recovery of theRussian submarine ‘Kursk’. <strong>SMIT</strong> was responsible for allmaritime operations during this complex operation.<strong>Salvage</strong> Masters, Divers and Engineers succeeded inlifting the nuclear submarine under the <strong>SMIT</strong> semisubmersible barge ‘Giant 4’ and returning her safely tothe port of Murmansk.An important part of the operation was the separation ofthe damaged bow section. This was carried out by a <strong>SMIT</strong>designedcutting system using wire covered withspecially designed abrasive cylinders.‘Ehime Maru’The Japanese vessel ‘Ehime Maru’ sank after a collision witha submarine. A <strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> team succeeded in lifting thefishing vessel from a depth of 600 meters.This operation was completed solely with the use of ROV’s(Remoted Operated Vehicles).‘Tricolor’<strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> successfully completed the cutting operationof the ‘Tricolor’ in the English Channel. The ‘Tricolor’, aNorwegian car carrier, that sank at a depth of 30 metres asa result of a collision, was cut into nine sections by meansof a very unique cutting system. <strong>SMIT</strong> also took part in theremoval of the 9 sections and the cargo.Wreck removal of the ‘Tasman Spirit’ in Pakistan.´Hurricane season 2005´ caused havoc in the Gulf of Mexico.‘Tasman Spirit’This 90000 DWT Aframax tanker ran aground near theentrance to Karachi port. She broke in two and caused anenormous oil spill. <strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> was contracted to removethe wreck. The wreck removal operation was extremelychallenging. The <strong>SMIT</strong> team not only encountered strongcurrents, access difficulties and zero visibility, but also hadto deal with the fact that the vessel was embedded in atrench some 6 metres deep. The wreck was removed fromthe entrance, using tugs, sheerlegs and barges.The operation was completed successfully in a time-frameof about 3 months.Sea level‘Tricolor ‘30 metres‘Kursk’105 metres‘Ehime Maru’600 metres<strong>SMIT</strong>’s experience in wreckremoval is without parallel.


<strong>SMIT</strong> SALVAGE<strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> has been instrumental in developing newsolutions for the safe, pollution-free removal of cargo andbunkers from wrecks.Hot-tap technologyHot-tap technology guarantees a spill-free extraction ofany contained fluids either above or underwater.As the hot-tap equipment is light in weight and easy totransport, this technology is the best tool for arranging forthe immediate transfer of bunkers from vessels agroundor sunk.‘Ievoli Sun’<strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> successfully recovered the 4000 tonnes ofstyrene cargo on board of the ‘Ievoli Sun’. The chemicaltanker sank during a storm in the Channel near Franceat a depth of 95 metres. The cargo was recovered bymeans of the award-winning POLREC I diverless pollutantrecovery system.POLREC I avoids the high costs and hazards of saturationdiving when wrecks are located at great depths.In recognition of the development, <strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> receivedin association with its Norwegian partner Frank Mohn, theSeatrade Award for Countering Marine Pollution.The POLREC I system has proven itself in the successfulrecovery of pollutants from tanker wrecks off the Koreanand French coast.E n v i r o n m e n ta l c a r e<strong>SMIT</strong>’s salvage teams have rescued hundreds of valuableships and cargoes, preventing the spillage of millions oftonnes of oils, chemicals and bunkers. We have theexpertise to deliver a full range of services including firefighting,ship-to-ship/ship-to-shore cargo transfer, deepwater oil recovery, salvage and disposal of hazardouscargoes, refloating, towage, wreck removal, marine andsalvage consultancy and contingency planning.The containers of a sunken container ship being hosed down.Removal of cargoand bunkersMany wrecks remain full of pollutants at locations closeto vulnerable coastlines and can present a significantthreat to the marine environment. Failure to deal withsuch problems can lead to a succession of costly cleanupoperations.A graphical representation of the POLREC I system.POLREC I systemPOLREC I is capable of recovering oils, chemicals andother pollutants from wrecks in very deep water.The POLREC I system utilises the ROLS unit (RemoteoperatedOffloading System), as a cost effective,diverless solution for the recovery of pollutants.Winner of the Seatrade Awardfor Countering Marine Pollution.A ship-to-ship transfer was required to refloat a crude carrier.


<strong>SMIT</strong> SALVAGEi n n o vat i o n & D e v e l o p m e n tAnother successful innovation from theI&D team, the advanced cutting system,which removed the front section of the ‘Kursk’.<strong>SMIT</strong>’s company culture rewards initiative and creativity.Innovation & Development (I&D) programmes are explor-NeutronBackscattering Systeming new technologies for wreck removal, systems for<strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> is facing increasing demand for offshore sal-pollutant recovery tasks and equipment for enhancedvage operations to recover oil products from wreckeddeep water work.ships. From the environmental point of view this is a verycritical issue. Therefore <strong>SMIT</strong>’s R&D Department devel-I&D priorities are set according to changing operationaloped the Neutron Backscattering System (NBS) in co-oper-needs, particularly in areas such as environmental defenceation with Shell Global Solutions. The NBS is designed toand technologies required to confront pollution threatsdetect levels of oils and chemicals in sunken vessels usingfrom wrecks. Programs include the development of novela neutron backscattering device which surveys a wreck’spumping techniques, new solutions for heating heavytank and provides a level indication of pollutants insideoils underwater and systems for the subsea detection ofoil/water interface.by identifying changes in hydrogen density in liquids andgases.The cutting wire consists of a series of grit-coveredbushes mounted along a high tension steel cable.<strong>SMIT</strong>’s revolutionary cutting systemin operation on the ‘Kursk’.


<strong>SMIT</strong> SALVAGES A LVA G E E Q U I P M E N T<strong>SMIT</strong>’s salvage equipment is held for immediatedeployment at <strong>SMIT</strong>’s logistics centres in Rotterdam, CapeTown, Houston and Singapore. The equipment is airmobileand held ready for immediate dispatch, anywhere in theIn addition to this equipment <strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> has anextensive fleet and highly trained and experiencedpersonnel (<strong>Salvage</strong> Masters, Divers, Naval Architectand many other specialists).world. This ensures that <strong>SMIT</strong> <strong>Salvage</strong> is able to performseveral major operations simultaneously.The major equipment items include:Intrinsically safe and submersible pumps of all sizes.Generator sets.Welding and cutting sets for both above andunder water.Our logistic centres are located in Singapore,Rotterdam, Houston and Cape Town.Various sizes decompression chambers(Lloyds certified).This figure represents the state of the fleet of the <strong>SMIT</strong>Hydraulic/diesel driven winches up to 250 tonnes.Group as per 1 March 2009 and is subject to change.Inert gas generators up to 2000 m 3 /hr.Zodiacs/boats/launches.Side scan sonar, hot-spot, video and photocameras.Wreck grabs up to 600 tonnes.2 21 13 2 52 4 66 19 25Ocean-going tugs14000-26000 hpOcean-going tug6140 hpAnchor-handling tugs10000-15000 hpAnchor-handling tugs8000 hpAnchor-handling tugs3000-8000 hpHot-tap systems up to 8 inches, including heavy oil2 2 Diving support vessels6 6 Utility vesselstransfer pumps with water injections incorporated.POLREC I systems.1 18 8Floating sheerlegs (seagoing)3200 tonnesFloating sheerlegs (seagoing)400-3000 tonnesSteam generators, coils, hoses etcetera.Anti-oil pollution equipment(booms, skimmers etcetera).Diving sets, equipment, control systems, etcetera.Communications sets.Fire-fighting units (including COBRA).Rigging and patching equipment.<strong>SMIT</strong>’s patented cutting wire.2 2 Pulling barges3 3Barges (seagoing)24000 tonnes2 1 3Barges (seagoing)10000-14000 tonnes10 17 27Barges (seagoing)1000-8000 tonnes28 26 54Barges (inland)100-2000 tonnesCoastal/harbour tugs134 31 6 1713000-7000 hpCoastal/harbour tugs39 4 2 451000-3000 hp10 3 1 14Harbour/river tugs100-1000 hp5 5Harbour/river pusher tugs480-2800 hp6 19 19 44Various vessels (work vessels,oil containment vessels, etc.)Dyneema wires of various sizes.230 68 126 424 Total fleet200 tonnes chain pullers.HARBOUR TOWAGETERMINALSTRANSPORT & HEAVY LIFTTOTALOur equipment is airmobile and held ready for immediate dispatch.


<strong>SMIT</strong> SALVAGES a f e t y, H e a lt h , e n v i r o n m e n ta n d q u a l i t yConcern for Safety, Health, Environmentand Quality (SHE-Q) is an integral partof <strong>SMIT</strong>’s business conduct.Every <strong>SMIT</strong> employee is required toexercise personal responsibility and acommitment to safe working practices,healthy working conditions, consciousnessof the environment and deliveryof the highest level of service qualityto our customers.<strong>SMIT</strong>’s CorporateSHE-Q Policy entails:Compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.Prevention of accidents, incidents, damages, injuriesand occupational health hazards and a firmintention to aim for zero injuries.Setting of demanding targets to encourage andensure continuous improvement.Motivation of our employees to work responsiblyby providing training.Provision of our employees with the means toenable them to perform their jobs in a healthy,safe and environmentally friendly manner.Continuous improvement of our quality levels,thereby meeting and often exceeding customers’expectations.Regular audits and investigations following incidentsand/or accidents in order to implement correctiveactions, with a focus on continuously improvingand updating our procedures.Safety is always a priority.

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