Bark Europa

Cape Town | South Africa

In 2023 the 570 ton S/V EUROPA fell over on its starboard side at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Dry Dock in Cape Town, South Africa. The vessel rolled over during transportation for launch onto the synchro lift. In a carefully planned operation, Resolve Marine teams used a modular portable frame to fabricate keel support brackets and removed the EUROPA's free bogies - all critical elements for the operation. Portable frame foundations were laid on the quay's solid cement slab, with synchro-lift transverse frames poised for action. The lift was successfully completed and the EUROPA was placed upright onto the track system/dolleys. The lifting frame was then disassembled and the EUROPA was moved ashore for further repairs.