Salvage Operation Challenges and Strategies

The Columbo Queen is stuck on the ocean bed, with a typhoon approaching that could hinder refloating efforts. Naval architect D is considering plan changes due to the ship's precarious position. Despite the ship's wrecked state, the Titan team aims to refloat it using airbags. The Salvage Master is tasked with accessing the cargo tanks, crucial for the operation. Diver Arthur Piie faces risks in assessing internal damage, with unknowns posing significant dangers. A tear in the tanker's hull could jeopardize the entire operation.

What natural event is threatening the refloating of the Columbo Queen?

• A tsunami

• A typhoon

• A hurricane

• An earthquake

What is the primary concern if the weather worsens during the operation?

• The operation might be delayed

• Refloating the ship might become impossible

• The ship might drift away

• The divers might be at risk

What is Naval architect D's approach to dealing with the salvage operation?

• Sticking to the original plan

• Gathering more information and modifying plans as needed

• Hiring more divers

• Waiting for better weather conditions

What is the main challenge in creating practical plans for the salvage operation?

• Communication issues

• Unpredictable weather

• Lack of resources

• The ship's precarious position

What method does the Titan team propose to refloat the Columbo Queen?

• Using cranes to lift the ship

• Pumping water out of the ship

• Using airbags to lift the ship

• Cutting the ship into smaller pieces

What is the role of the Salvage Master in the operation?

• To communicate with the naval architect

• To figure out how to get airbags inside the ship

• To assess the weather conditions

• To lead the diving team

What is Arthur Piie's main task during the salvage operation?

• To assess the damage inside the cargo tanks

• To monitor the weather conditions

• To repair the ship's hull

• To coordinate with the Titan team

What is a significant risk that Arthur Piie faces while assessing the damage?

• Being attacked by sea creatures

• Getting lost in the maze-like structure

• Getting caught in a storm

• Running out of air

Why is it important to assess the damage inside the cargo tanks?

• To determine the amount of cargo lost

• To check for environmental hazards

• To ensure the ship is stable

• To plan the refloating operation

What is the potential consequence of the tear in the tanker's hull?

• It could delay the operation

• It could make the ship unsalvageable

• It could lead to an oil spill

• It could cause the ship to sink further