Welcome to the International Salvage Union
Saving lives, ships
and cargo.
Protecting the marine environment
International Salvage Union (ISU) member salvors provide essential services for the world's maritime and insurance communities. Members are engaged in marine casualty response, pollution defence, wreck removal, cargo recovery, towage and related activities. The principles of salvage and salvage law have evolved over many centuries. A fundamental concept is that the salvor should be encouraged by the prospect of an appropriate salvage award to intervene in any casualty situation to salve the ship, property and, in particular, to save life and prevent pollution. The salvor's right to a reward is based on natural equity, which allows the salvor to participate in the benefit conferred to shipowner, the ship itself and the ship's cargo.
 ISU Photograph Competition 2011, winning entry: Salvage of the MV Western by ITC |
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Salvage World - The Quarterly Newsletter of the International Salvage Union.
Operational and corporate news of the ISU’s members and associate members.
Dramatic photographs and discussion of current issues affecting the industry.
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The Lloyd's Open Form
Lloyd’s Open Form, the most commonly used salvage contract, has been in use for over 100 years. The International Salvage Union supports and promotes the use of this unique contract. |
