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Large Vessel Development
Remediation and non-explosive controlled sinking of retired vessels from 60 to 400+ feet as offshore artificial reefs.
Description
ReefMaker manages the full process of converting retired vessels into artificial reefs, from environmental remediation to controlled sinking, and has remediated and deployed 38 vessels to date in the Gulf of Mexico.
Key features
- Removal and disposal of hazardous materials such as PCBs, asbestos and hydrocarbons per federal and state standards
- No explosives: vessels are towed, positioned and flooded so they sink evenly and land upright
- Vessels from 60 to 400+ feet
- Notable project: the 271-foot Lulu, a community-funded reef
Applications
State reef programs, tourism organizations, mitigation and private reef programs.
Specifications
| Vessel size range | 60 to 400+ ft |
|---|---|
| Vessels deployed | 38 |
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