SALVAGE & WRECK REMOVAL

Rapid deployment of salvage teams, wreck removal engineering, and pollution control to protect people, assets, and the environment. 

Why choose OSC Marine for your salvage and wreck removal needs

  • Proven multi‑disciplinary capability: Wreck removal, emergency salvage, firefighting support and commercial diving delivered by one integrated team. 
  • Right tool, right now: Air, land or sea transportable equipment packages for rapid mobilisation in port, coastal and offshore environments. 
  • Turnkey project delivery: From assessment and engineering through execution and disposal, with single‑point accountability. 
  • Trusted partnerships: Scalable resources and heavy assets through established industry partners for large, complex projects. 
  • Engineering‑led solutions: Technically driven plans, modelling and method statements tailored to site conditions and constraints. 
  • Safety and environmental focus: Disciplined QHSE culture to protect personnel, infrastructure and sensitive habitats during all phases of work. 

 

Emergency Response (24/7) 

OSC Marines emergency response unit is prepared to mobilise at short notice for marine incidents including groundings, collisions, onboard fires and propulsion loss. Services include: 

  • Rapid stabilisation of the casualty to prevent escalation. 
  • Risk mitigation measures to safeguard life, cargo and environment. 
  • Technical support for owners, insurers and authorities. 
  • 24‑hour contactable personnel and incident coordination. 
  • Inter‑agency coordination with authorities, P&I clubs and response teams. 
  • Emergency preparedness and response plan. 

We can assist across:

  • Groundings 
  • Collisions 
  • Fires 
  • Breakdowns / loss of propulsion 
  • Structural damage 
  • Flooding 

 

Salvage & Wreck Removal Services

OSC Marine executes full‑cycle solutions for damaged, stranded or sunken vessels in harbour, nearshore and offshore conditions. Not limited to ships and vessels, our services deliver full‑cycle solutions from assessment to disposal. 

Core Services: 

  • Refloat of grounded/stranded vessels via lightering, towing arrangements and controlled ballast operations. 
  • Stabilisation of damaged or compromised hulls to maintain watertight integrity and buoyancy. 
  • Wreck removal of partial or full removal of sunken and semi‑submerged casualties, including cutting, sectioning and heavy lift. 
  • Recovery of fire‑damaged vessels with hot‑work controls and gas‑freeing procedures. 
  • Debris and cargo recovery to clear hazards and restore navigable waterways. 
  • Large salvage support includes the planning, logistics, marine spreads and specialist personnel. 

Typical tasking:

  • Lightering (fuel/cargo) 
  • Cargo recovery / ship‑to‑ship transfer 
  • Anchor recovery 
  • Bunker removal and transfer 
  • Refloating operations 
  • Deep‑water recovery work 
  • Vehicle and equipment recovery 

 

Environmental Care & Pollution Control

Specialist environmental support to manage and mitigate pollution risk during marine incidents, salvage operations and decommissioning. 

  • Oil & chemical spill capture and containment with booms, skimmers and recovery systems staged for rapid deployment. 
  • Deep‑water oil recovery and pumping operations using engineered tapping and transfer solutions. 
  • Pollution response and mitigation integrated with salvage sequencing to minimise environmental exposure. 
  • Specialist equipment deployment via mobile response units for port, coastal and offshore environments. 
  • Environmental risk management includes site assessment, monitoring and reporting aligned to stakeholder requirements. 

 

Technical Expertise & Personnel

Our teams are highly skilled, cross‑trained professional salvors, naval architects, dive supervisors and technicians who plan, simulate and execute complex recoveries. We provide the right, cost‑effective response in harbour, coastal and open‑ocean scenarios while safeguarding sensitive marine environments throughout the operation. 

 

Associate Member Of The International Salvage Union (ISU)

OSC Marine is an associate member of the International Salvage Union (ISU), demonstrating a track record as a contracting salvor and a commitment to the ISU Code of Conduct and ethical tendering practices.  

 

Commercial Diving for Wreck Removal

IDRCF‑compliant salvage divers available on 24/7 readiness, configured for port, nearshore or offshore conditions. Engage us for a tailored assessment and execution plan. 

  • Survey and hazard assessment of the casualty and seabed. 
  • Leak control and temporary repairs to restore integrity. 
  • Subsea hot‑tapping and oil/cargo removal for controlled transfer. 
  • Underwater cutting and separation (thermal/mechanical). 
  • Rigging for heavy lift and refloat with certified lifting plans. 
  • Internal entries and confined spaces with dedicated safety controls. 
  • Integrated salvage diver–ROV operations to extend reach and reduce risk. 

 

Marine Salvage Vessels & Capabilities

OSC Marine owned and operated vessels deliver rapid‑response assets and specialist platforms for marine salvage, refloat, wreck removal and diving support, with vessel configurations engineered into your salvage plan and maintained in 24/7 operational readiness. (Towing services are organised through trusted partners as required.)

OSC Marine owned and operated vessels:

RHIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats) 

  • Rapid response for time‑critical tasks. 
  • Crew and equipment shuttle to the casualty. 
  • Diver deployment/retrieval with safe approach in swell. 
  • Line handling and visual inspections in shallow or confined areas. 

Daughter Craft (Workboats) 

  • Launched from a mother vessel for restricted‑access sites. 
  • Access to wrecks in shallow or limited‑draft waters. 
  • On‑site platform for divers, tools and light equipment. 
  • Personnel and small‑cargo shuttle between wreck and main vessel. 

Coastal / Harbour Tugs 

  • Nearshore towing and controlled refloats. 
  • Emergency response in ports and coastal waters. 
  • Firefighting and dewatering via onboard pumps. 
  • Stabilise or tow to safe anchorage/berth. 

Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) 

  • Offshore platform for complex, multi‑day salvage campaigns. 
  • Carries heavy salvage equipment and recovered fuel/cargo. 
  • Team accommodation and workspaces. 
  • Dynamic positioning (DP) for station‑keeping near the wreck. 
  • Supports diving, pumping and oil‑recovery operations. 

Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) 

  • High bollard pull for heavy‑duty salvage and refloat attempts. 
  • Ocean‑tow capability in adverse conditions. 
  • Deploys anchors, chains and towing gear for complex rigging. 
  • Large deck space for salvage spreads; firefighting where fitted. 

Crane Barges (Sheerlegs) 

  • Floating heavy‑lift capability for wreck section lifts. 
  • Removal of oversized debris to clear hazards. 
  • Supports recovery of valuable materials where feasible. 

The right blend of speed, power, deck capacity, station‑keeping and heavy‑lift across the spread enables safe, efficient operations from initial stabilisation through to final clearance. 

From recovery to removal, our salvage team is ready to mobilise. Contact us for a rapid assessment and an engineered plan for your case.