ABSTRACT
The proposed plan of salvage for the 'Kursk' was not free of limitations and difficulties. The salvage of the 'Kursk' was much more complicated than any other salvage undertaken to date due to the fact that there were numerous parties involved, each with its own separate agenda. The Russian government and President Putin were determined that the 'Kursk' be salvaged. Many aspects of the 'Kursk' salvage were first-ever achievements, as the scale and complexity of the project required the development of new technology and equipment especially for the operation. The final risk and safety assessments were completed in May 2001 and gave a positive picture of the potential outcome. The first step in the actual recovery of the 'Kursk' began with drilling into the submarine. The rescue of the 'Kursk' pushed salvage technology to new levels, and technological strides were made to ensure the safe lifting and transportation of the 'Kursk' during the recovery phase.
