WWII Liberty Ships Recycled (2010)
Two 450' Liberty Ships were touted by media as a first-of-its-kind salvage operation as BDS brought the aged vessels to their final resting place. In three months BDS crews cleared the vessels of environmental hazards (hardened bunker oil was a major issue), and cut them into sections that were taken to the Schnitzer Steel metal recycling facility. The project was completed with accolades from state and federal environmental regulators in addition to local media as the ability
to recycle ships on the West Coast is once again a reality. |
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Plane Salvage (2009)
Ballard Divers teamed with Foss Maritime in the salvage of the Mayor of Astoria, Oregon’s submerged plane. Aside from a cut lip, all passengers escaped without injury and the plane was recovered with minimal additional damage. |
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Miss Michelle Fishing Vessel (2008)
BDS was hired by the United States Coast Guard to stabilize and retrieve the fishing Vessel Miss Michelle. Vessel was adrift in Open Ocean, BDS divers located the vessel and cut away anchor and rigged for towing. The vessel was stabilized with lift bags and towed back to a beach location where the vessel was secured. |
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Point Roberts Marina Fire (2007)
Marina Fire Salvage. Vessels raised and pollution mitigated in conjunction with local police, firefighters and United States Coast Guard. 900’ of containment boom deployed immediately. Response was New Year’s morning and dive teams were on scene to raise two large submerged vessels. |
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2002 Seattle Marina Fire, Lake Union
Ballard Diving & Salvage was contracted to recover and properly dispose of over a dozen severely fire damaged yachts. This included the vessel of interest, which was carefully raised on a custom frame to preserve any evidence. Boats were salvaged and disposed of in accordance with all regulatory agencies.
A Letter of Appreciation was presented to BDS from U.S.C.G. for the successful salvage operations, safely completed, preventing further damage to salvageable vessels and
minimizing pollution in the environmentally sensitive areas after the Seattle Marina Fire. |
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Ship Salvage
Ballard Diving & Salvage was the right call for the owner of this 150’ long liner In Seattle. 35 tons of lift bags and two large cranes were involved to properly right the ship. The proper diver prep work before the final righting made this a safe salvage. |
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