Salvage Services
At Polaris Marine Group, we understand the critical nature of salvage operations. Whether responding to an emergency situation or planning the recovery of a sunken asset, our team is equipped, experienced, and ready to respond.
With decades of marine expertise and a dedicated fleet of specialised vessels and equipment, Polaris Marine Group delivers comprehensive salvage solutions tailored to the needs of ports, contractors, insurers, and asset owners across Australia.
Whether you’re deepening a berth, maintaining a navigation channel, or managing sediment for a new marina, we bring the equipment, crew, and expertise needed to execute each dredging campaign efficiently, while working within environmental and operational constraints.
Comprehensive Salvage Services
Salvage is a highly specialised field that requires a deep understanding of marine environments, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and operational logistics. Polaris Marine Group provides full-service solutions for a wide range of salvage scenarios, including:
- Vessel recovery following grounding or sinking
- Removal of wrecks and marine debris
- Refloating and re-stabilisation of compromised structures
- Emergency response to maritime incidents
- Salvage of equipment, containers, and other marine assets
From rapid-response deployments to complex multi-day recovery operations, our approach is driven by safety, precision, and environmental care. We tailor every salvage operation to minimise disruption, reduce risk, and restore functionality as quickly as possible.
Rapid Response Capability
In marine salvage, speed matters. Delays can increase environmental impact, risk further damage, or obstruct key waterways. Polaris Marine Group maintains a ready-to-deploy fleet and experienced crew able to mobilise at short notice along the Australian east coast.
Our depots in Sydney, Newcastle, and Brisbane ensure fast mobilisation, while our in-house capabilities, such as marine towage, dive teams, and heavy lift support, allow us to act quickly without relying on external parties. This operational independence ensures we maintain full control over timing, safety, and scope.
Dive Support and Underwater Operations
Many salvage operations require precise underwater intervention. Polaris Marine Group employs a team of qualified commercial divers with extensive experience. Working in tandem with our surface crews, our dive teams conduct underwater inspections, rigging, cutting, sealing, and buoyancy operations to support safe asset recovery.
We work with advanced diving systems and maintain strict adherence to Australian standards for commercial diving. From assessing damage to securing lift bags and managing underwater obstructions, our divers are a critical component of our salvage success.
Engineering and Project Management
No two salvage jobs are alike. Polaris Marine Group provides end-to-end project planning, engineering, and logistics management to ensure operations proceed safely and efficiently.
We carry out detailed site assessments and develop custom salvage plans, incorporating stability analysis, lifting strategies, environmental protection measures, and contingency planning. Our in-house engineers, project managers, and marine logistics coordinators work together to keep salvage operations compliant, safe, and on schedule.
Environmental Responsibility
Marine salvage often takes place in sensitive environments. Polaris Marine Group is committed to minimising environmental impact in every salvage operation. We work closely with regulatory agencies and environmental consultants to ensure compliance with all relevant guidelines and to protect marine habitats.
Whether deploying silt curtains, containing fuel leaks, or managing contaminated materials, we prioritise environmental protection at every stage of the salvage process.
Integrated Marine Capabilities
Our strength lies in our ability to integrate salvage with our broader marine service offering.
With in-house marine towage, dredging, construction, piling, and environmental support, Polaris Marine Group can deliver complete solutions that go beyond simple recovery.
This integration ensures better coordination, greater efficiency, and lower overall project risk, especially when salvage is just one part of a larger marine works program.
Track Record of Success
Polaris Marine Group has successfully completed salvage operations for ports, insurers, private asset owners, and government agencies. Our projects have ranged from the removal of sunken vessels and barges to complex lift and recovery programs involving heavy equipment and infrastructure.
Our reputation is built on reliability, responsiveness, and results. We approach every salvage project with the same focus: protect life, property, and the marine environment, while restoring access and functionality as quickly and safely as possible.
Why Choose Polaris Marine Group for Salvage?
- Rapid mobilisation along the east coast
- In-house fleet and expert crews
- Commercial dive team with salvage experience
- Project planning, engineering, and regulatory support
- Proven track record with complex recovery operations
- Integrated marine services beyond salvage
Choosing Polaris Marine Group means working with a partner who understands the urgency and complexity of salvage.
Our team brings the gear, the knowledge, and the commitment needed to resolve even the most challenging marine recovery tasks.
Whether you’re dealing with an emergency response or planning a proactive removal, Polaris Marine Group is ready to assist.
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If you need expert salvage services, reach out to the Polaris Marine Group team today.
We’re ready to mobilise, assess your needs, and deliver a recovery plan that’s efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible.
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If you need to tow it, show it, build it, push it, deliver it, lift it or salvage it over water; please complete this form and one of our team will be in touch.
Gate 2, James Craig Rd, Rozelle NSW 2039
Phone: +61 2 9563 8333
Emergency Phone: +61 (0) 418 231 916
