The Salvage of:
NAVA RATNA-3
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Subject: 10,000 DWT Deck Barge “NAVA RATNA-3”
LOCATION: Aground at the entrance of Poro Point Harbor
DATE SURVEYED: January 22-23-24, 2008
WEATHER: Heavy swells, strong surfs
The hull of the barge is heavily damaged with her bottom plates fully sitting
on coral rocks. Out 32 under deck tanks 19 were found to show significant
signs of damage, 12 of which, particularly those in way of the port side
including the side plates are extensive with some bulkheads detached from
top deck down to bottom, those adjacent are inherently affected. The after
peak tanks are also heavily affected with the skegs detached and missing.
The anchor winch and ground tackles were found intact with its anchor
secured at the forecastle. The towing bridle chains and lead wires were
also intact and secured. The navigational light system still operates
automatically during dark period. The barge keel and longitudinal beams
are suspected damaged elsewhere in way of the aft portion as the deck
was observed to show slight up and down movement each time heavy surf
hits the hull.
LOCATION: Aground at the entrance of Poro Point Harbor
DATE SURVEYED: January 22-23-24, 2008
WEATHER: Heavy swells, strong surfs
The hull of the barge is heavily damaged with her bottom plates fully sitting
on coral rocks. Out 32 under deck tanks 19 were found to show significant
signs of damage, 12 of which, particularly those in way of the port side
including the side plates are extensive with some bulkheads detached from
top deck down to bottom, those adjacent are inherently affected. The after
peak tanks are also heavily affected with the skegs detached and missing.
The anchor winch and ground tackles were found intact with its anchor
secured at the forecastle. The towing bridle chains and lead wires were
also intact and secured. The navigational light system still operates
automatically during dark period. The barge keel and longitudinal beams
are suspected damaged elsewhere in way of the aft portion as the deck
was observed to show slight up and down movement each time heavy surf
hits the hull.
SALVORS: HARBOR STAR SHIPPING SERVICES, INC.
| SURVEY REPORT ----Capt Adelino L. Masigla, MM |
At the same sea condition during the survey, there is no way to dock a lightening barge alongside to transfer
cargo owing to heavy surfs.
Also, the balance cargo on deck acts as ballast that keeps the hull from getting pushed further in shore. It is
therefore compulsory to replace its weight with equivalent weight before the cargo is finally touched.
It must also be noted that the cargo cannot be discharged or shifted without affecting the condition of the
barge and vice-versa therefore the contract to unload the cargo must bear a representative contract to pull out
the barge from being aground.
NOTE: An unconfirmed report was said that the cargo underwriters had settled the insurance claims with the consignee.
cargo owing to heavy surfs.
Also, the balance cargo on deck acts as ballast that keeps the hull from getting pushed further in shore. It is
therefore compulsory to replace its weight with equivalent weight before the cargo is finally touched.
It must also be noted that the cargo cannot be discharged or shifted without affecting the condition of the
barge and vice-versa therefore the contract to unload the cargo must bear a representative contract to pull out
the barge from being aground.
NOTE: An unconfirmed report was said that the cargo underwriters had settled the insurance claims with the consignee.
BOLD NUMBERS - IN METERS
SMALL NUMBERS - IN FEET
SMALL NUMBERS - IN FEET
HULL
With her condition as surveyed the hull can be pulled out from the grounding site and brought to nearby safe
area where she can be repaired temporarily for short towage to a dry dock. However as the strong surfs keep
on punishing, she may likely suffer additional damagse which may result to a very prohibitive reactivation cost.
CURRENT HULL FAIR VALUE
The fair value of the hull maybe computed as its scrap value (consider about 25% of the steel missing) less the
costs of cutting down (salvage) and delivery expense to a buyers’ junk yard.
MORE DETAILED SURVEY
The survey team was not allowed to conduct a thorough underwater survey pending formal permit from the
office of the Philipine Coast Guard. Prior to any salvage operation a more detailed underwater survey is
necessary to accurately assess the damage to the hull and be able to draft a salvage plan.
(SGD)
Capt. Adelino Masigla
With her condition as surveyed the hull can be pulled out from the grounding site and brought to nearby safe
area where she can be repaired temporarily for short towage to a dry dock. However as the strong surfs keep
on punishing, she may likely suffer additional damagse which may result to a very prohibitive reactivation cost.
CURRENT HULL FAIR VALUE
The fair value of the hull maybe computed as its scrap value (consider about 25% of the steel missing) less the
costs of cutting down (salvage) and delivery expense to a buyers’ junk yard.
MORE DETAILED SURVEY
The survey team was not allowed to conduct a thorough underwater survey pending formal permit from the
office of the Philipine Coast Guard. Prior to any salvage operation a more detailed underwater survey is
necessary to accurately assess the damage to the hull and be able to draft a salvage plan.
(SGD)
Capt. Adelino Masigla
CARGO
Balance cargo (coal) remains on deck only at the
forward section on pyramid stowage measured
about 34m x 16m at its base with about 5m in
height or approximately 1008 cubic meters. In
addition about 500 cubic meters lay elsewhere
nearby. Those washed out are widely spread in an
undetermined area on the sea bed, some of which
are being scooped out by the residents and
brought ashore.
Balance cargo (coal) remains on deck only at the
forward section on pyramid stowage measured
about 34m x 16m at its base with about 5m in
height or approximately 1008 cubic meters. In
addition about 500 cubic meters lay elsewhere
nearby. Those washed out are widely spread in an
undetermined area on the sea bed, some of which
are being scooped out by the residents and
brought ashore.
(This survey was conducted by Capt. Adelino L. Masigla & Capt. Lorenzo Caranzo for and in behalf of the salvors.)
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