Marine Recovery Insights and Tips from Experts
Vessel Recovery Services
Besides the host of “typical” on-water assistance services Sea Tow provides, Sea Tow Franchisees offer a host of other services for your vessel recovery needs. Whether your vessel has blown off its mooring, sank at the dock or ran aground...
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...
Understanding Boat Salvage
The definition of boat salvage is “saving property in peril at sea and reducing environmental damage.” Salvage is also “all the actions taken aboard and ashore to resolve a marine casualty and to save property in peril at sea.” There...
U.S. Open Form Salvage Agreement (MARSALV)
Sea Tow endorses the U.S. Open Form Salvage Agreement, known as the MARSALV contract (view PDF). As with any event, reaching an agreement concerning the terms of the service can avoid unpleasant surprises later. However, if, as determined by the...
5 Signs Your Vessel Needs Immediate Salvage Services
Introduction Emergencies at sea can escalate without warning, threatening lives, property, and marine environments. Recognizing the signs that your vessel requires immediate salvage intervention can mean the difference between a controlled recovery and devastating loss. This guide examines the five...