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SALVAGE

Marine Salvage - Polaris Marine
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.

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Key Achievements

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.

PROJECTS

SEE US IN ACTION

Manton Dam

Polaris Marine Constructions were engaged by Exact Contracting to provide a modular crane barge service at the Dam wall at Manton Dam to deliver the replacement of internal valving and upgrades to the infrastructure of the Intake tower.

Nelligen Bridge Marine Support and Demolition Contract

Polaris Marine Group played a key role in the Nelligen Bridge project, providing overwater support for construction before demolishing the 7-span, 5,000-tonne bridge. The in-house demolition was incident-free, using a suspended work deck with geotextile and drainage to capture debris. Materials were processed on-site and recycled. This project highlighted Polaris Marine’s expertise in complex marine demolition within sensitive waterways.

Seabed Services Pipe Line Deployment

Deploy 3 service pipe lines on the sea floor between Garden Island and Fort Dennison and cover with precast grout mattresses.

Fort Denison – Ferry Wharf

This project included wharf demolition, sea wall remediation, pile installation, concrete works, and the installation of a new pontoon with electrical connections.

Circular Quay – Western Promenade – Soffit Concrete Repairs

This project involved concrete remediation works, including hydro-blasting, shotcrete application, bar reinforcement, protective coatings, and concrete cutting, with site set-up, exclusion zones, and sound curtain installation to ensure safety and minimal disruption.

Manly Boat Shed – Pontoon & Jetty Replacement

This project involved constructing a pontoon, gangway, and timber jetty, including piling, demolition, and electrical connections, to deliver a durable marine access solution.
SEE MORE POLARIS PROJECTS

TESTIMONIALS

HEAR FROM SOME
OF OUR CLIENTS

★★★★★ 5/5
“Polaris are awesome to work with, they make landscaping jobs with tricky access a breeze.”

Johnny L - Distinct Landscapes

★★★★★ 5/5
“The attention to detail provided by PMC during the project could not be faulted. Execution, safety, onsite management and the finished product were at a very high standard. Communication throughout the project from PMC Supervisors and Project Manager were regular and accurate. This enabled Thales to understand daily activities, problems and overall progression at every stage. Ultimately, the professionalism shown by PMC through all aspects of the project, enabled for a successful end product to the Commonwealth. I can’t thank Dane and the PMC team enough for the way the project was ran, start to finish.”

Jake Duncombe, Project Manager

★★★★★ 5/5
“Polaris were an exceptional contractor to work with throughout this project. They were fluent in communication, timely, reliable, nailed the quality of work and went out of their way to be flexible with Thales needs. They have a positive and healthy working relationship with Thales.”

Owen Gardner, Project Manager

★★★★★ 5/5
“I have had the pleasure of working with Polaris for the last couple of years, particularly with transporting vehicles for events, deliveries, and contractors. Their Team is professional and reliable, from their Operational Team, Cookie & Jay, to their Skippers and deckhands are incredibly efficient, even under tight event schedules. What really stands out is their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction. Such as accommodating last-minute changes, they always go the extra mile to make sure everything runs smoothly, giving us peace of mind. Over the years we have built a great relationship/partnership with Polaris and we look forward to continuing to work with them for years to come.”

Keighley O, Sydney Harbour Trust

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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

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Phone: +61 2 9563 8333
Emergency Phone: +61 (0) 418 231 916

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