TAURUS I

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Salvage enters final stage

The salvage of the 'Taurus I' has entered its final stage as of Nov 5. After two months, the wreck of the ship, which suffered a fire and subsequently sank in the Buenaventura Bay in 2022, the final stage of the removal has begun. After the refloating of the vessel, the disposal was carried out, under the supervision of the General Maritime Directorate (DIMAR), guaranteeing compliance with current regulations. The General Maritime Directorate, through the Port Captaincy of Buenaventura, has verified that the extraction of the wreck from a depth of, approximately 12 meters. was carried out safely. The salvage operation had started on Aug 28 and was carried out by the Colombian company Servicios Portuarios SAS (SerPort) and the international company Resolve Marine. So far, the process has progressed according to plan and without problems in the towing maneuvers. Underwater inspections, diving and evaluation activities of the vessel's condition have been carried out, as well as the verification of possible remnants of fuel and organic waste, along with an analysis of the seabed. In addition, an extraction plan was implemented that included the transfer of the vessel to a shallower area and its refloating. Following the disposal of the remains, inspections will be carried out to verify its condition and ensure that it is in optimal conditions for safe transit and anchoring in Buenaventura Bay. The General Maritime Directorate will continue to supervise maneuvers at sea to ensure that all activities are carried out safely and in strict compliance with maritime regulations, avoiding any negative impact on the marine environment.