The Salvage of:
NAVA RATNA-3
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Hopeless Case!
Meanwhile, the coal cargo kept on getting washed out to sea each time the surfing waves hits high. Also, the force of
the incoming waves continuously weakened the structural integrity breaking and collapsing the steel components.
These prompted the P&I to get in touched with the Salvage Department of Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc., who
immediately dispatched an evaluation team to the site (see survey report.) At the site, the evaluation team was able to
gather opinions from all concerned sectors and everyone were united saying that the case is hopeless. Everyone
believed that theres no other way except to cut the hull on site. But the office of the Provincial Governor of La Union,
the lead promoter of the marine sanctuary and environmental programs in the province was very vocal that they are
against the procedure for fear that extensive damage could be inflicted to the marine sanctuary should the Nava
Ratna-3 be cut on site. The Provincial Governor personally asked the team to do all possible means to pull out the
barge, if possible in one piece, and as fast as can be, at the least damage to the corals and marine habitat in the
sanctuary.
Doing the Impossible
After conducting another thorough inspection, and knowing that _______ under deck tanks are severely damages (see
______) the salvage team declared that chances to pull her out in one piece is very slim considering the lack of
proper equipment however due to necessity the team recommended for the company to take the risk, accept the
challenge and do the impossible against all odds.
After mobilization and fabrication of special equipment the unloading of coal started though rough seas prevailed in the
area. The weight of the remaining cargo on deck which was acting as solid ballast that prevented the hull from being
pushed further inshore (Unloading report) was carefully replaced with its equivalent weight with sea water as the
operations went along. By ________ 2008, the unloading of coal was done.
While the cargo operations was going on, several structural reinforcements in many weak areas were installed. Then
some cylindrical buoyancy tanks were inserted and secured below deck in way of the damaged tanks.
At the scheduled D-Day, a 4500 BHP Tug owned by Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc arrived on site and connected
her towing lines to the barge's forecastle. All salvage pumps were then ran to discharge out the sea water ballast. The
compressors were also operated to push out sea water from other tanks as well as the cylindrical buoyancy tanks.
Before the hull achieved an even keel and zero vertical list the tug started pulling and after several attempts and
maneuvers the Nava Ratna-3 swung 90 degrees to the port side. Several more minutes later, while maneuvering sea
water ballast to alter the trim, she started moving out of the grounding site.
During the pulling out operations the Provincial Governor and other government staffs were personally watching at a
distant to witness the progress as the Nava Ratna-3 moved out from the marine sanctuary. Much of the community
were at the shore to bid farewell.
Towage Preparation
After refloating the Nava Ratna-3 was brought inside harbor for towage preparation. She was safely towed ______
miles south to Mariveles, Bataan.
Conclusion
Despite the lack of appropriate equipment the cargo unloading operations, the supervision of the temporary storage as
well as refloating operations of Nava Ratna-3 were done in the most diligent and safely manner. In all aspects of the
operation due concern were given to the environment as well as safety of personnel and equipment. So far all
operations under the supervision of Harbor Star did not cause any further damage to the environment in general and
to the marine sanctuary in particular.
The whole operations contributed, at a certain extent, to the economy of the immediate locality where all the labor
components and supplies including support services were sourced out as available, not to mention the support
extended to the community by voluntarily providing at least 32-pairs prescription eyeglasses and a pair of a
prescription hearing aid to deserving indigents, likewise supported the mangrove tree planting activity and fund raising
campaign of the local congregation. (CALM)
Meanwhile, the coal cargo kept on getting washed out to sea each time the surfing waves hits high. Also, the force of
the incoming waves continuously weakened the structural integrity breaking and collapsing the steel components.
These prompted the P&I to get in touched with the Salvage Department of Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc., who
immediately dispatched an evaluation team to the site (see survey report.) At the site, the evaluation team was able to
gather opinions from all concerned sectors and everyone were united saying that the case is hopeless. Everyone
believed that theres no other way except to cut the hull on site. But the office of the Provincial Governor of La Union,
the lead promoter of the marine sanctuary and environmental programs in the province was very vocal that they are
against the procedure for fear that extensive damage could be inflicted to the marine sanctuary should the Nava
Ratna-3 be cut on site. The Provincial Governor personally asked the team to do all possible means to pull out the
barge, if possible in one piece, and as fast as can be, at the least damage to the corals and marine habitat in the
sanctuary.
Doing the Impossible
After conducting another thorough inspection, and knowing that _______ under deck tanks are severely damages (see
______) the salvage team declared that chances to pull her out in one piece is very slim considering the lack of
proper equipment however due to necessity the team recommended for the company to take the risk, accept the
challenge and do the impossible against all odds.
After mobilization and fabrication of special equipment the unloading of coal started though rough seas prevailed in the
area. The weight of the remaining cargo on deck which was acting as solid ballast that prevented the hull from being
pushed further inshore (Unloading report) was carefully replaced with its equivalent weight with sea water as the
operations went along. By ________ 2008, the unloading of coal was done.
While the cargo operations was going on, several structural reinforcements in many weak areas were installed. Then
some cylindrical buoyancy tanks were inserted and secured below deck in way of the damaged tanks.
At the scheduled D-Day, a 4500 BHP Tug owned by Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc arrived on site and connected
her towing lines to the barge's forecastle. All salvage pumps were then ran to discharge out the sea water ballast. The
compressors were also operated to push out sea water from other tanks as well as the cylindrical buoyancy tanks.
Before the hull achieved an even keel and zero vertical list the tug started pulling and after several attempts and
maneuvers the Nava Ratna-3 swung 90 degrees to the port side. Several more minutes later, while maneuvering sea
water ballast to alter the trim, she started moving out of the grounding site.
During the pulling out operations the Provincial Governor and other government staffs were personally watching at a
distant to witness the progress as the Nava Ratna-3 moved out from the marine sanctuary. Much of the community
were at the shore to bid farewell.
Towage Preparation
After refloating the Nava Ratna-3 was brought inside harbor for towage preparation. She was safely towed ______
miles south to Mariveles, Bataan.
Conclusion
Despite the lack of appropriate equipment the cargo unloading operations, the supervision of the temporary storage as
well as refloating operations of Nava Ratna-3 were done in the most diligent and safely manner. In all aspects of the
operation due concern were given to the environment as well as safety of personnel and equipment. So far all
operations under the supervision of Harbor Star did not cause any further damage to the environment in general and
to the marine sanctuary in particular.
The whole operations contributed, at a certain extent, to the economy of the immediate locality where all the labor
components and supplies including support services were sourced out as available, not to mention the support
extended to the community by voluntarily providing at least 32-pairs prescription eyeglasses and a pair of a
prescription hearing aid to deserving indigents, likewise supported the mangrove tree planting activity and fund raising
campaign of the local congregation. (CALM)
SALVORS: HARBOR STAR SHIPPING SERVICES, INC.
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On her maiden voyage from
Indonesia, fully loaded with
coal, the 10,000 DWT deck
steel barge Nava Ratna-3 while
under tow ran aground as she
was about to enter the San
Fernando Harbor, November 5,
2007. In an attempt to lighten
the barge amidst rough
breaking seas the pay loader
being used accidentally rolled
out overboard. By night time,
since it was never safe to work
without ample lighting especially
during adverse sea condition
the contractors left the site,
Indonesia, fully loaded with
coal, the 10,000 DWT deck
steel barge Nava Ratna-3 while
under tow ran aground as she
was about to enter the San
Fernando Harbor, November 5,
2007. In an attempt to lighten
the barge amidst rough
breaking seas the pay loader
being used accidentally rolled
out overboard. By night time,
since it was never safe to work
without ample lighting especially
during adverse sea condition
the contractors left the site,
however, the typhoon which was about a hundred miles west of the site became stationary
for few hours that caused the wind direction to veer erratically and as a result the barge
Nava Ratna-3 floated free from the first grounding site and drifted inward to the harbor only
to get once more grounded just before day break on the 7th of November, unfortunately this
time, on top of the rock coral reef of the marine sanctuary. For almost 12 weeks she
remained pounding the reef to the extent that the second salvage contractor decided to
leave the site on the assumption that the Nava Ratna-3 cannot be pulled out from the
marine sanctuary for reasons only they themselves know.
for few hours that caused the wind direction to veer erratically and as a result the barge
Nava Ratna-3 floated free from the first grounding site and drifted inward to the harbor only
to get once more grounded just before day break on the 7th of November, unfortunately this
time, on top of the rock coral reef of the marine sanctuary. For almost 12 weeks she
remained pounding the reef to the extent that the second salvage contractor decided to
leave the site on the assumption that the Nava Ratna-3 cannot be pulled out from the
marine sanctuary for reasons only they themselves know.
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