The Texas Clipper prior to cleansing

In October 2006, Resolve Marine was awarded a contract from the State of Texas for the remediation and prepartion for sinking of the Texas Clipper, a retired Texas A&M University Training Vessel, off the coast of south Texas. Resolve will tow the vessel to Brownsville, Texas where she will undergo remediation in accordance with the EPA's Best Management Practices, to remove all hazardous materials including PCB's, asbestos, hydrocarbons, mercury, etc. The vessel will also be made safe for divers and will be prepared for sinking without the use of explosives. Upon final approval of the State of Texas and the US Environmental Protection Agency, the vessel will be towed off the coast of Texas for sinking as a diving and fishing attraction.