Ship salvage complex using hydraulic strand jacks
The paper describes a ship salvage complex that can be used as a core element of ship salvage efforts and support safe and efficient lifting of large-size wrecks in remote water areas. For this purpose the ship salvage technologies are analysed for a case study of sunken nuclear submarine K-27 posing a nuclear risk and calling for lift and removal in the near future. The analysis is done using the method developed by the Research Institute of Rescue and Underwater Technologies, Military & Education Research Center “Naval Academy”, considered as the preferred lifting option. The preferred option of salvage with hydraulic strand jacks is validated. The results of this analysis are both of theoretical and practical value for the design studies aimed at improving the ecological situation in Arctic zone.