The grounded drillship “Paragon DPDS1” that was blocking marine traffic in the entrance of Corpus Christi port, Texas, was recovered on 4 September, the US Coast Guard informed.
The vessel ran aground in Aransas Pass, as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
After the Coast Guard approved the salvage plan for the drill ship, the vessel was recovered and towed to Gulf Marine Fabricators in Corpus Christi, Texas.
There have been no reports of pollution from the incident.
“This salvage was an incredibly complex effort achieved only through tremendous collaboration between the Port Authority, pilots, industry stakeholders, the salvage company and the Coast Guard,” said Coast Guard captain of the port, Capt. Tony Hahn.
According to the Department of Energy’s latest update, the port is open with restrictions, as only vessels with a draft less than 43-feet can enter the port and only during day hours.
The first vessel to enter the port after Harvey was High Saturn, on 31st of August.
