Coverage of Services

Services not covered under a Sea Tow membership are billed at a rate according to the services provided and corresponding situation. Oftentimes whether a service is covered or not cannot be determined until the Sea Tow Captain is on-scene with a disabled vessel due to the ever changing nature of the marine environment. If conditions permit, the Sea Tow Captain will evaluate the situation and inform the owner if the required services are not covered under the membership program before providing service. If the services are not covered, the boat insurer or the owner will be responsible for the cost of services provided outside of the membership program. Costs for services may be invoiced in several different ways depending on the situation. These include: Time and Materials (T&M), Flat Fee or in cases of Pure Salvage, the salvor may submit for a salvage award.

Salvage awards are based upon several factors including, but not limited to, the value of what the salvor has saved. It should be noted that the greater the peril, the higher the cost of service is likely to be. In cases involving high risk, the cost of the service often cannot be determined until the service is performed. In cases where the vessel or object has no value and is a total loss, the services provided would be considered Wreck Removal. When conditions permit, and you feel comfortable doing so, you can attempt to negotiate a fee arrangement with the Sea Tow Captain.