The Salvage of:
NAVA RATNA-3
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More than 80 per cent of the cargo had been washed out overboard when the port side walls
of the Nava Ratna-3 were detached due to continuous pounding of the boarding sea. So
much cargo had been retrieved by the natives from the sea bed, others drifted along the
shore line of two the communities, Barangays Lingsat and Carlatan, where they were
collected by community members, bagged and paid for by the consignee on per kilo basis.
Because of the fear that the spilled coal had been affecting the natural production of fish and
shrimp fry, the salvors, during a meeting with the Task Force Nava Ratna-3 at the office of
the Provincial Governor, were advised to minimize coal spillage while doing the unloading
operations. The salvors shall not also inflict further damage to the formation of marine
sanctuary. Owing to the mentioned conditions, several options to discharge the remaining
coal from the deck of the barge were considered but adopted the best.
Limitations Imposed
Due to high surfs the only way to go alongside for small crafts is at the lee side passing close
the stern end of NR3.
-Must avoid craft or any equipment to touch sea bed. The maximum draft therefore shall be
limited to 4 feet.
-Must minimize spillage at the marine sanctuary by using jute bags during handling coal.
-The loaded jute bags are to be slid down to the deck of a small 150 ton capacity pontoon at
the lee side of NR3. Once loaded the pontoon shall be shifted manually to a buoy where a
500HP tug is waiting to tow to a safer area 1,900 meters at the shores of Barangay Carlatan.
-No operations during heavy surfs where the crafts is at risk touching bottom.
-The pontoon may not be able to completely beach during low tide at the storage site
therefore a smaller raft shall be used to haul the jute bags to the shore. Each loaded jute bag
shall be carried to a temporary (600 square meter) stacking area about 25 meters inshore
where it will be emptied and returned. (see discharging plans)
-Each loaded jute sack shall be weight at the temporary stacking area at the presence of P&I
surveyor.
Mobilization, Fabrication and Various Permits
After negotiation with the P&I, the contract to unload was finally signed on February 22,2008.
Negotiation for the labor component and with the owners of the intended temporary storage
area was started. While the fabrication of special equipment were on progress the various
permits were likewise worked out. Among these were:
of the Nava Ratna-3 were detached due to continuous pounding of the boarding sea. So
much cargo had been retrieved by the natives from the sea bed, others drifted along the
shore line of two the communities, Barangays Lingsat and Carlatan, where they were
collected by community members, bagged and paid for by the consignee on per kilo basis.
Because of the fear that the spilled coal had been affecting the natural production of fish and
shrimp fry, the salvors, during a meeting with the Task Force Nava Ratna-3 at the office of
the Provincial Governor, were advised to minimize coal spillage while doing the unloading
operations. The salvors shall not also inflict further damage to the formation of marine
sanctuary. Owing to the mentioned conditions, several options to discharge the remaining
coal from the deck of the barge were considered but adopted the best.
Limitations Imposed
Due to high surfs the only way to go alongside for small crafts is at the lee side passing close
the stern end of NR3.
-Must avoid craft or any equipment to touch sea bed. The maximum draft therefore shall be
limited to 4 feet.
-Must minimize spillage at the marine sanctuary by using jute bags during handling coal.
-The loaded jute bags are to be slid down to the deck of a small 150 ton capacity pontoon at
the lee side of NR3. Once loaded the pontoon shall be shifted manually to a buoy where a
500HP tug is waiting to tow to a safer area 1,900 meters at the shores of Barangay Carlatan.
-No operations during heavy surfs where the crafts is at risk touching bottom.
-The pontoon may not be able to completely beach during low tide at the storage site
therefore a smaller raft shall be used to haul the jute bags to the shore. Each loaded jute bag
shall be carried to a temporary (600 square meter) stacking area about 25 meters inshore
where it will be emptied and returned. (see discharging plans)
-Each loaded jute sack shall be weight at the temporary stacking area at the presence of P&I
surveyor.
Mobilization, Fabrication and Various Permits
After negotiation with the P&I, the contract to unload was finally signed on February 22,2008.
Negotiation for the labor component and with the owners of the intended temporary storage
area was started. While the fabrication of special equipment were on progress the various
permits were likewise worked out. Among these were:
SALVORS: HARBOR STAR SHIPPING SERVICES, INC.
| UNLOADING Balance Cargo (COAL) FROM DECK ----Capt Adelino L. Masigla, MM |
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Mobilization
Mobilization and fabrication of special equipment was started on February 22, 2008 and
completed on March 17, 2008.
Unloading Operations
As soon as the mobilization was completed and pertinent unloading permits were obtained the
unloading operations started on 0600H March 17, 2008.
For safety reasons no unloading during night time was allowed.
Bad Weather Days
During rough seas when maneuvering at the grounding site was restricted by the high breaking
surfs, all operations were suspended.
Completes Unloading
Unloading was completed at 1700H May 1, 2008. Total discharged = 2,784MT
Mobilization and fabrication of special equipment was started on February 22, 2008 and
completed on March 17, 2008.
Unloading Operations
As soon as the mobilization was completed and pertinent unloading permits were obtained the
unloading operations started on 0600H March 17, 2008.
For safety reasons no unloading during night time was allowed.
Bad Weather Days
During rough seas when maneuvering at the grounding site was restricted by the high breaking
surfs, all operations were suspended.
Completes Unloading
Unloading was completed at 1700H May 1, 2008. Total discharged = 2,784MT
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Fabricating Raft
Loading Gen Set
Installing Cargo Boom
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| Loaded Pontoon maneuvers to beach |
From Pontoon to shore
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