Underwater Salvage and Recovery

With a wealth of knowledge from time served salvage specialists, UKDC have the capability to mobilise personnel, salvage equipment and vessels promptly.

We understand that salvage mobilisation is time critical. Undertaking fast assessment of vessels, vehicles and other objects that require salvage, can avoid catastrophic pollution, further damage and minimise environmental impact.

Quick clearance of obstructions within main shipping lanes is vital to the safety of other vessels. UK Diveworks Commercial Directors, have been directly involved with salvages of all types of vessels, vehicles and objects. The most infamous involvement of 1 of our Directors, was the salvage of the Costa Concordia which ran aground, capsized, and later sank in shallow waters after striking an underwater rock off Isola del Giglio.

UKDC have experience and knowledge of working with Insurers, Port Authorities, Shipping Agents, Environmental Clients and Vessel Operators.

UK Diveworks Commercial can assist with the following:

• Fuel removal
• Recovery of small vessels, vehicles and planes
• Body recovery
• Initial insurance Inspection
• Wreck removal - sectional cut up
• Wreck removal - re-float services
• Key personnel supply
• Underwater Burning
• Search and recovery services
• Crane barge supply
• Underwater rigging
• Underwater cutting equipment
• Boat salvage diving services
• Seabed clearance
• Debris clearance
• Equipment hire
• Safety boat supply

UK Diveworks Commercial can supply fully qualified underwater inspection divers (CSWIP 3.1U + CSWIP 3.2U) , to assist with underwater inspection programmes, along with qualified Marine Engineers.