Maritime Safety

Understanding Boat Salvage

By SunkenBoatRecovery / 02/17/2026

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 are four items that must be present for any situation to be considered a salvage:…

5 Signs Your Vessel Needs Immediate Salvage Services

By SunkenBoatRecovery / 09/25/2025

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 most critical warning signs and explains how acting swiftly with the right professionals, like SunkenBoatRecovery,…