Mast Cutting and Removal Services for SS Richard Montgomery Wreck

The Department for Transport is seeking a qualified supplier to execute mast reduction works on the SS Richard Montgomery, a protected wreck in the Thames Estuary. The supplier will be responsible for planning and safely removing the mast structures while maintaining strict environmental, health, and safety standards. Key responsibilities include: developing a detailed work methodology; conducting any necessary technical surveys (geotechnical, unexploded ordnance assessments); providing all vessels, equipment, and personnel; safely cutting and lifting mast sections; managing disposal or repurposing of materials; implementing environmental protections and unexploded ordnance procedures; and completing site demobilisation. The Department for Transport will retain responsibility for preparatory surveys, design assurance, permit applications, and project oversight through specialist advisors. Detailed scope requirements will be provided in the tender documents. This is a specialized maritime salvage operation requiring expertise in wreck management, explosive ordnance protocols, and environmental compliance.