Resolve Salvage has been awarded a $5 million contract to survey the MV Manolis L, a shipwreck in Notre Dame Bay off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The survey should inform the development of Canadian Coast Guard plans for the recovery of the vessel’s cargo of an estimated 462 tons of fuel, 60 tons of diesel and removal of the vessel.

Coast Guard Environmental Response officers have been conducting regular site visits to survey the hull of the shipwrecked vessel, check containment seals and remove any oil collected by a cofferdam. The monitoring plan also includes aerial and on water surveillance to look for any signs of oil pollution and continued monitoring by Coast Guard fleet vessels.

This technical assessment will provide detailed information on the wreck’s exact location and orientation and the status of its hull. It will also identify the location and amount of contaminants that may be contained within the wreck. The information from this assessment will be used by the Coast Guard to protect the environment and determine long-term solutions for the wreck. The assessment is expected to begin on August 1 and conclude by September 4.

“Today’s contract award announcement for an in-depth, technical assessment of the Manolis L demonstrates that the Government of Canada is committed to supporting the Canadian Coast Guard in getting the information they need to carry out this important work, ultimately ensuring the ongoing protection of Canada’s marine environment and coastline,” said Judy M. Foote, minister of public services and procurement