Our contribution
The Caribbean are famous for there extreme climate and powerful hurricanes. The wreck removal was hampered by strong currents, waves and rocks. High safety standards, tight organization and permanent supervision on site were key to complete the project. Walhout Civil BV was contracted as a representive and supervisor of the Dutch government Rijkswaterstaat, on the island of Saba and Curaçao. Our consultant has established successful collaboration between the contractor, Caribbean authorities, stakeholders and environmental organizations. Salvage company KOOLE Mammoet Salvage BV successfully scrapped the wreck. A summary of our activities:
- Wreck and port inspections
- Representive of the Client and supervision
- Planning, Wreck Removal and Towing Plans
- Monitoring of wreck removal and diving operations
- Coordination with Governments of Statia, authorities and stakeholders
- Management measurs for asbestos, debris, environment, coral and fish species
- Maritime transport operations in Statia, Curaçao en Saint Martin
- Hurricane Readiness Tests & Emergency Response
- Consultancy Client