The recovery of the sunken ship Pacific from the port of Krilo Jesenice began these days. Although it is an extremely demanding process, according to aerial photographs, the end is slowly in sight. We would like to remind you that we have regularly reported on all the events related to the sinking and plans for raising the ship on our portal. Now we bring the latest information from the field.
The Pacific ship, about 42 meters long and with a capacity of 36 guests, sank at the end of December last year in the port of Krilo Jesenice. The sinking occurred in the early morning hours, and the ship ended up at a depth of between 15 and 20 meters, beneath a number of other moored ships, which further complicated access and recovery planning. Fortunately, there were no passengers or crew on board at the time of the accident, and thanks to the quick response of firefighters and the installation of protective barriers, marine pollution was prevented.
The competent Split Port Authority immediately issued an order to the owner to organize the ship’s recovery, and after collecting bids from several specialized companies, it was decided that the Zadar-based company Sub Mission would do the job. Preparations took several months, among other things due to technical challenges and the depth at which the ship is located.
In addition to the sheer depth and position of the ship, extracting the Pacifica requires careful planning to avoid additional damage. After the ship is brought to the surface, a detailed technical inspection follows and an assessment of the possibility of repair or eventual disposal of the ship. The cause of the sinking has not yet been officially determined.
This accident has once again shown how important it is for all services, from firefighters to port authorities and shipowners themselves, to act quickly. Thanks to the coordinated action, any negative impact on the environment was prevented and the safety of other ships in the port was preserved.
On the portal malibrodari.hr, we will continue to monitor the progress of the Pacific Lottery and bring you all the latest information and analysis on this important topic.
