Refloating a Grounded Vessel
A 22-year salvage master explains how to refloat a grounded vessel: assess, lighten, pull with tugs and tides, and avoid common mistakes.
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Marine Casualty Response: The First Call Checklist
A salvage master's practical checklist for the first call in a marine casualty response plan. The right questions, people, and actions.
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Public Safety Diving vs Commercial Diving: Different Trades
Public safety divers and commercial divers have different training, gear, and standards. Hear it from a 22-year salvage master.
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Recovering a Vehicle From Water
How to recover a car or truck from a lake, river, or pond. A 22-year salvage master explains rigging, lifting, safety, and cleanup.
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Lost Item Recovery: Rings, Phones, Outboards and Anchors
Lost your ring or phone overboard? Fort Lauderdale diver Tomas shares how to find it, what gear to use, and when to call a pro.
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Fuel and Pollutant Removal From a Sunken Vessel
Learn how salvors remove fuel and pollutants from a sunken vessel—the tools, the steps, and the real-world pitfalls.
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Side Scan Sonar for Search and Recovery
Learn how to use side scan sonar to find wrecks and lost objects. Real tips on frequency, grid planning, and reading returns.
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Underwater Search and Recovery: How Search Patterns Actually Work
Learn how real salvage pros use expanding squares, creeping lines, and lane spacing to find what's lost underwater—from a master with 22 years on the job.
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Your Insurer's Wreck Removal Clause, Explained
Learn the wreck removal clause in hull insurance and how it works with P&I. A surveyor's plain-language guide.
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Salvage vs Towing: The Legal Difference That Costs Thousands
Why shipowners pay thousands when a tow turns into a salvage. Gus, a 22-year salvage master, explains the law and how to avoid overpaying.
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What Boat Salvage Costs and Who Pays
Boat salvage cost varies wildly. A veteran salvage master explains what it really costs, who pays, and what insurance covers. Don't get blindsided.
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Underwater Pipeline Inspection and Repair
Learn how underwater pipeline inspection works: the tools, planning, and repairs. Written by a Gulf of Mexico diving superintendent.
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