Pacific Towing Successfully Refloats Coral Adventurer
02 January 2026
Lae, Papua New Guinea – January 2, 2026 – Pacific Towing (PacTow) is pleased to announce the successful refloating of the previously grounded Coral Expeditions cruise vessel, CORAL ADVENTURER (IMO 9838644). The refloating took place on the afternoon of December 30, 2025, near Dregerhafen, approximately 65 miles north-east of Lae, Papua New Guinea.
Following the vessel’s grounding, Pacific Towing was engaged to lead the salvage and recovery efforts. The successful outcome was made possible through the prompt and professional coordination between the crew onboard Coral Adventurer and supporting shore staff from Coral Expeditions, the National Maritime Safety Authority (NMSA), and Pacific Towing, whose diving and salvage experts coordinated the refloat, supported by PacTow tug LANGILA (IMO 9018933).
“We are very pleased with the result of this operation,” Gerard Kasnari, General Manager of Pacific Towing stated. “Our speed to respond and the teamwork demonstrated across all parties ensured a safe and efficient refloat, and at all times keeping safety, the integrity of the vessel and the protection of the marine environment at the forefront of our decision making.”