O.33 MARBI

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Marbi started trials

In the morning of Aug 13, the "Marbi - O33" started trials sailing for the first time after its slid off a slip during minor repairs in May. Both the ship as the slipway were suffered a lot of damage. Eventually the ship was again straightened by several cranes on floating pontoons. During the recent trials another problem with the winch occurred. The winch was to be checked by a specialized firm on Aug 14 at the Baales Quay in Oostende, and be tested again so that the ship is ready to sail then. Dutch report with photo: http://www.nieuwsblad.be/article/detail.aspx?articleid=DMF20120813_00257536

Marbi upright again after three weeks

Salvors of Mammoet have righted the "Marbi" in the midday hours of June 10 with the help of a large crane. The operation lasted about 34 minutes. The area wascordoned off for safety reasons before. The costs of the salvage were about 300000 Euro. Dutch report with photo: http://www.nieuwsblad.be/article/detail.aspx?articleid=DMF20120610_00179031

Salvage delayed due to inclement weather

Strong wind delayed the salvage operation for the "Marbi" on Oostende. The preparations went ahead as planned. The cranes are being mounted on two pontoons. On June 9, the vessel will be righted and on June 10 it will be lifted, depending on the weather. Belgian report with photo: http://kw.knack.be/west-vlaanderen/nieuws/algemeen/werken-gestart-om-gekanteld-vissersschip-o33-marbi-te-lichten/article-4000113657176.htm