NEPTUNE PROVIDES SURVEY & ROV SUPPORT TO SMIT SALVAGE IN THE SINGAPORE STRAITS
Neptune has recently provided integrated Survey & ROV services in support of SMIT Salvage’s
project to remove the Harita Berlian 18 wreck in the Traffic Separation Scheme area of the
Singapore Straits.
To support the scope, Neptune provided project management and a 7-man strong team to
seamlessly deliver the integrated services. Neptune’s Survey team maintained surface
positioning of the SMIT Cyclone crane barge and utilised Neptune’s proprietary NepSMART
Tug Management System to maintain positioning of the Pacific Warlock, Pacific Viper and
Pacific Valour support vessels. Positioned by Sonardyne’s latest Mini-Ranger 2 USBL System,
Neptune’s ROV team operated the Swift Work Class ROV around the wreck in challenging
conditions to complete the required surveys using Blueview Sonar and manipulators to
conduct intricate work in securing rigging for the actual lift and recovery.
Neptune Chief Executive Officer, Robin King commented: "This project demonstrates
Neptune’s ability to transfer skills and techniques from the oil and gas sector to benefit
other diverse and complex sectors such as Salvage. In addition, this project showcased
Neptune’s ability to offer cost-effective integrated Survey and ROV Services for time
sensitive projects at short notice in the region.”
