Smit International has pioneered in the application of a new technique called "Hot Tap". This technology enables to discharge oil and liquid chemical cargoes from sunken vessels. As a result, operations which were once technically or economically impossible are now within reach. During recent years , the "hot tap" has been applied to bring several operations to a successful conclusion.

At first this technology was developed for recovery oil and liquids in shallow waters up to a depth of 300 metres. Smit’s latest developed diverless technology is also suitable for waterdepths of more than 300 metres.

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