Successful salvage of shipwreck in Norway

The Norwegian company Kristiansand Bygg was awarded the contract. From the outset, Kristiansand Bygg consulted with Tyrolit based on previous experience in this field. However, due to the very bad weather forecast, the job had to be completed as quickly as possible.

The Tyrolit DWH-S diamond saw wire was selected for this project together with a wire saw from the Italian machine manufacturer Benetti.

Tyrolit also installed two FZ-4S hydraulic wall saws on VAS rails that could move upwards to ensure a sufficiently aggressive cutting angle at all times. In total, it took Kristiansand Bygg just 26 days and seven cuts to get the shipwreck safely onto the barge. The DWH-S diamond saw wire did a great job, and at 350 meters, 100 meters less wire was needed than originally anticipated.

In addition to the time challenge, care had to be taken throughout the project to avoid polluting the sea. The Norwegian Coast Guard therefore continuously monitored the seabed with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to ensure that the project left no contaminated residue behind.

© All images courtesy of Kristiansand Bygg