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Dismantling of grounded ferry completed
The dismantling of the "Mestre Simao" which had run aground in the port of Madalena at Pico Island on Jan 6, was considered completed by the Captain of the Port on July 9. The works also involved the participation of companies specialized in the treatment and reuse of waste, with the bulk of the metallic material being sent to the Portuguese mainland in several containers for recycling. Spanish report with photos: http://www.caisdopico.pt/2018/05/desmantelamento-do-navio-mestre-simao.html
Ferry to be dismantled
On May 12 the tugs "R Hercules" and "Resolve Commander" jointly with the platform "RMG 280" from the company Resolve Salvage & Fire arrived at Horta. They were tasked to dismantle the wreck of the "Mestre Simao" where she ran aground on the rocks at the port of Madalena on Pico island on Jan 6.
Resolve Salvage & Fire to remove ferry wreck
The plan to remove the grounded "Mestre Simao" will be executed by the company Resolve Salvage & Fire, which has removed the fuel and oils inside of the vessel. There should be a negotiating period for the finalization of contractual terms between the parties. Work on the site was due to begin in April so that they can be concluded in the end of May.
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