15 to observe the relative positioning of the recovery member 25 and wellhead 170 if desired as the recovery member 25 is lowered below the sea surface 190 the pumps on the barge 15 start immediately in order to suction air and water from inside the recovery member 25 to the sea surface 190 water entering the recovery member 25 is pumped out and up to the oil collection device 30 by means of a pump located on the barge 15 by removing the air and water in this manner the recovery member 25 will lose its buoyancy and sink the suctioning action aids in lowering the recovery member 25 towards the ocean floor 180 to encompass the wellhead 170 also the suctioning action enhances stability of the recovery member 25 by reducing the effect of the high pressure oil flume 140 flowing into the recovery member 25 a closing member 115 is provided at the lower portion of the recovery member 25 the closing member 115 is in the form of a drawstring 160 and seam 120 in the recovery member 25 typically the drawstring 160 is loose when not being used and tightened when needed during use the drawstring 160 is operatively connected to the recovery member 25 by being threaded through the seam 120 on the other end the drawstring 160 is operatively attached to an electric motorized winch 150 which pulls the drawstring to close the opening 118 of the recovery member 25 the winch 150 is energized by either a backup battery pack 130 which is attached to the recovery member 25 or from a power supply 40 on the surface an electric cable.