06/23/2026
When it comes to the unique demands of the offshore oil and gas industry, Resolve Marine delivers expert salvage and wreck removal solutions. 🏗️
Case in point: After a jack-up rig suffered a catastrophic leg failure off the coast of Trinidad & Tobago, Resolve Marine was called to assist in the emergency response efforts. However, the situation quickly transitioned from an active emergency response to a wreck removal.
Phase one of the operation consisted of stabilization, monitoring and removal of pollutants. Our team began the operation by installing a motion monitoring system to ensure safe access to the casualty followed by removal of all hydrocarbons, containers and bulk items.
Phase Two included the removal of the rig's topside by positioning a submersible barge outfitted with engineered grillage designed by our naval architects, to support the structure. This was followed by the controlled cutting of jack-up legs, allowing topsides to be safely supported and transported to a separate site. Then, the rig mat was outfitted with blowdown patches and was refloated using a combination of compressed air and pumping bringing the operation to a successful close.
See the case study here for full details: https://resolvemarine.com/projects/wreck-removal-oil-rig