Inland Salvage, Inc.

Inland Salvage Inc. awarded Wreck Removal Contract of Capsized Inland Drill Barge.

Inland — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:39:14 +0000

Inland Salvage Inc. (ISI) was recently selected as Salvor to conduct Wreck Removal Operations of a 2,650t Inland Drill Barge following an unsuccessful attempt by another contractor to salvage the barge. The barge partially capsized in Bayou Shaffer, near Morgan City LA on September 4th, 2011. ISI provided initial emergency response, dive and lightering services after the barge capsized due to Tropical Storm Lee’s storm surge.
February 02, 2012 — Inland Salvage Inc. (http://www.inlandsalvage.com) (ISI) was notified by the vessel’s assured and underwriters that ISI had been appointed as the salvor. ISI immediately responded, deploying highly experienced salvage and dive teams consisting of Salvage Masters and Divers who have conducted similar operations on capsized inland drill barges.
Following extensive dive surveys, ISI’s C.O.O., Mr. David Grecho, assembled ISI’s Salvage Management Team, drawing from each member’s particular field of expertise, to develop a Salvage Plan approved by Inland Salvage C.E.O., Mr. Eli Zatezalo.

The salvage officers met with the Command Staff at the USCG Marine Safety Unit / Morgan City in order to coordinate and clear procedures for ISI wreck removal operations. Work commenced January 17th with the arrival of ISI’s salvage fleet of 2 Heavy Lift A-Frames, Crane Barge, Tug Boats, Receiver Barges and Crew support vessels.

Wreck Removal operations are currently underway and on schedule per ISI’s Wreck Removal Plan approved by the USCG. Divers were separating the superstructure from the barge hull by burning all supporting beams and trunks at the deck level in Zero visibility conditions. ISI’s plan calls for the separation of the superstructure, floatation and par-buckling of the main barge, chain cutting the superstructure into four separate pieces with final retrieval via Heavy Lift operations.

In accordance with ISI’s high standard for safety, Daily Safety and Job Task meetings are conducted to ensure all ISI salvage personnel as well as the USCG are aware and prepared for each day’s operations. The resources of all ISI team members are focused towards one common goal – a well-planned and safely executed wreck removal operation.

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Inland Salvage Inc. Completes Salvage of Partially Submerged Tugboat Near New Orleans

Logan — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:42:03 +0000

Inland Salvage Inc. (www.inlandsalvage.com) recently completed the salvage of a capsized tugboat near the Huey P. Long Bridge in New Orleans, Louisiana. The 46ft tugboat capsized at approximately 15:30 on September 30, 2011and was lying partially submerged in approximately 15 feet of water near the vessel owner’s fleet.

Immediately upon being notified by the vessel’s assured and underwriters that Inland Salvage Inc. had been appointed as the salvor, ISI responded to the capsized M/V “Elwood Jones” by quickly mobilizing equipment and personnel, including the 500t D/B “Big Al” and 400t D/B “LMB” to the casualty site. ISI personnel and equipment arrived at the casualty site within 2 hours.

The refloating of the vessel consisted of three (3) evolutions:

The rotation (parbuckling) of the vessel into the vertical condition.
The dewatering /mud wash down of the vessel at the surface to restore buoyancy and stability.
The vessel was returned to the Owners safely afloat without incident 48hrs after arrival on site.

Daily safety and job task meetings were conducted to insure that all participants in the salvage and pollution response were aware and prepared for the daily activities. The resources of all personnel were directed towards one common goal – a well-planned and safely executed operation.

Inland Salvage Battles River Current to Salvage Lost Coal Barge

Logan — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:41:05 +0000

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Inland Salvage Inc. (www.inlandsalvage.com) Salvage Team members recently fought with high current Mississippi River conditions to refloat a sunken coal barge near Lake Providence, LA. The barge was fully loaded and headed south when it went down in March of this year.

Having been on the river bottom this long, the barge was partially buried in river sediment. The salvage crew began the task of digging the wreck clear. Methods involving clam buckets proved unsuccessful as the river current would cause the equipment to become fouled and uncontrollable. An 80 ft. compressed air-lift suction system was quickly assembled and proved to be capable of moving the mud, sand, and remaining cargo in the high current. Once the barge was exposed, the dive team began to survey the condition of the barge. Divers were challenged by the river conditions, but, without incident, they were able to empty the mud filled tanks and rig the wreck to the Inland Salvage heavy lift barges Big Aland Large Marge.

The wreck was raised and, while still held in the cranes, moved toward the bank and into shallow water. Hull surveys found limited damage and the Salvage Master determined the barge could be repaired to float on its own again. Welders worked to patch the damaged tanks and soon the barge was floating again without the need for pumps to maintain buoyancy. The barge was then towed to dry dock for repairs.

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Logan — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 23:04:30 +0000

Inland Salvage Inc. Becomes a General Member of the American Salvage Association

Logan — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:11:36 +0000

Inland Salvage Inc.’s CEO, Mr. Eli Zatezalo stated; “It is a great honor to be voted in as a General Member of such an elite organization as the American Salvage Association. We have invested heavily in our salvage assets, dive assets, support equipment and I believe we have some of the most experienced salvage divers and salvage masters in the industry. Our membership will provide Inland Salvage Inc. a platform to expand our capabilities and we look forward to working with other members of the ASA in the near future.”

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http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/inland-salvage-inc-becomes-a-general-member-of-the-american-salvage-association-131885693.html

Inland Salvage Inc. Completes Salvage of Iron Ore Barge Sunk on Mississippi River During a Collision

Logan — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:11:43 +0000

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Inland Salvage Inc. successfully completed the salvage of a hopper barge loaded with iron ore which was damaged and sunk during a collision on the Mississippi River near Waggaman, La. The 195ft hopper barge was struck by a north bound bulker while tied up in the fleet. The resulting damage caused the barge to sink fully loaded in 65 feet of water parallel with the river bank.

Link below for more info

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/inland-salvage-inc-completes-salvage-of-iron-ore-barge-sunk-on-mississippi-river-during-a-collision-131526203.html

Inland Salvage Inc. Completes Lightering and Salvage Operations of Sunken Hopper Barge

Logan — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:09:36 +0000

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Inland Salvage Inc. recently completed the removal of approximately 1000 tons of structural scrap steel from a sunken hopper barge and subsequent salvage of the barge which had been obstructing a loading dock on the Mississippi River near LaPlace, LA.

Link below

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/inland-salvage-inc-completes-lightering-and-salvage-operations-of-sunken-hopper-barge-131470738.html

Inland Salvage Inc. Completes Wreck Removal Operations of the F/V ‘Sandy Point’ Clearing the Gulfport Ship Channel

Logan — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:14:13 +0000

Immediately upon being notified by the vessel’s owner that Inland Salvage Inc. (ISI) had been appointed as the salvor, ISI responded to the sinking of the 168′ fishing vessel “Sandy Point” which collided with the container ship “Eurus London” on May 18, 2011. The “Sandy Point” was laden with approximately 5,000 gallons of diesel oil, with 1,200,000 menhaden fish and 100 gallons of lubrication oil when the vessel sank.

ISI quickly mobilized salvage equipment and personnel and were on scene within 24 hrs from receiving the notice to commence operations.

Link below

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/inland-salvage-inc-completes-wreck-removal-operations-of-the-fv-sandy-point-clearing-the-gulfport-ship-channel-125011899.html

Gold Strike Casino Resort Reopens Today

Logan — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:08:01 +0000

TUNICA, Miss., May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Driven by an unwavering commitment to the employees, residents and visitors of the Mid-South region, MGM Resorts International’s Gold Strike Casino Resort Tunica will reopen its doors for business today – just two weeks after rising Mississippi River floodwaters forced a mandatory closure of all Tunica County’s nine casinos. The Mississippi River reached its crest on May 10, 2011 at 47.8 feet, the second highest reading on record, surpassed only by the 48.7-foot crest in February 1937. Gold Strike successfully prevented Mississippi River water from entering the resort and the recently-renovated facility remains like new, due in large part to the deployment of state-of-the-art technology and dedication of its 1,400 team members; 150 employees from its Biloxi sister property Beau Rivage; Mississippi Gaming Commission, Governor Barbour, local government and elected officials, and tremendous vendor partners including W.G. Yates and Sons Construction, JESCO, Gephart Electrical, Hydrological Solutions, AT&T, Reigstad and Associates, Johnson Controls, Wilson Welding, Williams Equipment, Oil Field Marine, Inland Salvage Inc., CDM, Tunica County Utility District – RiverBend of Mississippi Inc. and Entergy among others.

Link below

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gold-strike-casino-resort-reopens-today-122151979.html