Oman: Resolve Marine Group (RMG) says it has completed the wreck removal of the bulk cement carrier MV Raysut II. The ship was grounded on Fazayah Beach in May 2018 due to poor weather. The location is home to several endangered species of sea turtle which nest there and RMG worked to remove the ship without causing environmental damage.
At the time of its grounding the vessel held around 6750t of cement. After attempts to refloat the ship failed it was declared a constructive total loss. In November 2018 RMG was awarded the contract to remove the ship and its cargo. It was partially repaired and refloated with its cargo onboard in February 2019. It was then towed to the Port of Salalah where the cargo was discharged and the ship was recycled.
