All articles tagged with #salvage
Ambrey-led salvage teams began stabilising the tanker Caroline Bezengi after a June explosion, as crude leakage threatens Oman’s central coast. The operation involves international partners and faces Khareef monsoon conditions; the IMO is monitoring the response, Greenpeace estimates the spill has grown to about 1,300 sq km, and authorities say the incident may be war-related, affecting compensation mechanisms.
Rescuers found the sunken 49-foot Volare near Alcatraz at about 120–130 feet depth in San Francisco Bay; 16 people were rescued, two relatives died (Clifford Boisa and Tondra Miller), and two family members remain missing as investigators weigh whether the wreck can safely be raised, a process complicated by depth, dark water and strong currents.
YouTuber Matty Willo buys the cheapest V8 2016 Ford Mustang GT (with only ~34k miles) at a Pickles salvage auction in Australia for AUD 20,000 after fees. Despite front-end damage, the frame was straight, and he replaced OEM parts (radiator support, bumper, grille, etc.) for about AUD 2,500, bringing total investment to ~AUD 26,000. With the 5.0L Coyote V8 and manual transmission, the car is a strong bargain since similar V8 Mustangs in Australia command higher prices, effectively turning a salvage purchase into a valuable flip in just a week.
A PC hobbyist reportedly salvaged about $500 worth of premium DDR4 RAM from a dump or recycling center, highlighting how scavenging discarded hardware can yield valuable components as RAM prices spike. The piece touches on dumpster-diving for PC parts and invites reader perspectives on salvaging hardware, amid broader hardware market dynamics.
No Man's Sky's latest Breach update introduces explorable space wrecks for salvage, new ship-building parts, and a spooky expedition, enhancing gameplay and celebrating the game's upcoming 10th anniversary, with hints at future projects.
After Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage in the southeastern U.S., resident John Saunby salvaged debris from the storm to build a new home, incorporating unique materials like Black Locust bark siding and tree trunks, with help from his partner Jenny Kimmel, turning storm rubble into a symbol of resilience and creativity.
A luxury superyacht named Bayesian, which sank off Sicily last year resulting in the death of tech magnate Mike Lynch and six others, has been successfully lifted from the sea for investigation, following a complex salvage operation.
The sunken yacht Bayesian, owned by the late British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, was recovered off the coast of Sicily after sinking during a storm, resulting in multiple fatalities including Lynch and his daughter. The vessel was lifted by large cranes and prepared for transport to a nearby port for investigation.
A British-flagged superyacht sank off Sicily last year, resulting in the death of tech magnate Mike Lynch and six others. The yacht has been partially recovered from the seabed after 10 months, with salvage operations now underway to bring it ashore for investigation. The vessel sank during a storm caused by extreme wind, which also led to its capsizing.
Mike Lynch's superyacht Bayesian, which sank off Sicily during a storm in August 2024 resulting in seven deaths, has been recovered from the seabed for investigation, with authorities seeking to determine the cause of the sinking and potential safety violations.
A North Korean frigate that partially capsized during a launch mishap is now floating upright after salvage efforts, with ongoing repairs and uncertain future plans, raising questions about the extent of damage and the timeline for full restoration.
A London salvage company discovered two ultra-rare Q1 computers from the early 1970s, each valued at $60,000. These machines, featuring Intel 8008 CPUs, were once used by NASA and are now up for sale, despite their original cost being $90,000.
Salvage crews have begun removing containers from the cargo ship that caused the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, with 32 vessels having passed through temporary channels on either side of the wreckage. Efforts are underway to remove enough debris to open the channel to larger commercial traffic, and the Army Corps of Engineers aims to restore normal capacity to Baltimore's port by May 31. President Biden toured the site and met with the families of the six workers who died in the collapse, while the search for the remaining victims continues.
Salvage crews have begun removing containers from the cargo ship that crashed into Baltimore's Key Bridge, with 32 vessels passing through temporary channels on either side of the wreckage. The ship, Dali, has been trapped under mangled steel in the Patapsco River since the March 26 incident that killed six workers, and efforts are underway to clear the wreckage and establish temporary alternate channels for vessels. The Army Corps of Engineers aims to open a limited-access channel for certain vessels by the end of April and restore normal capacity to Baltimore’s port by May 31.
China is attempting to salvage two spacecraft initially intended for the moon after a rocket stage malfunction left them stranded in a highly elliptical, high Earth orbit. The DRO-A and B spacecraft, designed for a distant retrograde orbit around the moon, have been tracked in an orbit-raising burn, indicating an attempt to save the mission. The spacecraft's intended lunar orbit entry and communication with a satellite in low Earth orbit may still be possible, but the impact of the unplanned use of propellant remains unknown. This salvage attempt contrasts with the openness of previous lunar mission issues and is part of China's broader lunar exploration and communication infrastructure plans.