A former Maine Maritime cadet that sailed with me many moons ago is very prominent with Resolve. Pretty sharp and successful fellow that was recently involved with the Key Bridge incident… .
Resolve Marine’s most recent environmental response work was in the North Slope near Utqiagvik Alaska, where the Beaufort Sea and Chukchi Sea meet at N 71.275867°, W 156.829493. UIC Commercial Services contracted Resolve Marine to demolish and remove a derelict tugboat that beached.
Teams were mobilized from our U.S. West Coast Region, and local contractors and heavy equipment assets engaged, all to execute an approved plan to decontaminate and remove the vessel.
Phase 1 set up barrels, dumpsters and bags required to collect liquids and solids removed from the interior of the vessel. Phase 2 involved dismantling the vessel and pilot house, then separating sections for removal, transfer and disposal.
With the support of Resolve Marine’s Tacoma, Washington and Dutch Harbor, Alaska regional facilities, our own Eugene Gilsdorf, Shipyard Superintendent led the successful effort along with Chad Kasin, Facility Manager of our Pacific Northwest operation. For our followers who love all things Alaska, the project included North Slope expertise in safety precautions: UIC Science provided a Qualified Bear Guard to protect working crews from roaming polar bears who feast on marine life, alive and dead, at the location. Great teamwork under incredible conditions!
Source: Maasmond Matitime Newsclippings 312/2024
