THE INTERNATIONAL SALVAGE UNION

The credible, trusted and unified global voice of its members who facilitate world trade by providing marine services which save life, protect the environment, mitigate risk and reduce loss.

CORE SALVAGE SERVICES

Protecting the environment and preventing disasters.

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FACILITATING TRADE

Salvage operations help to keep goods moving and ports open.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Delivering complex major projects like removal of wrecks.

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NEWS
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ISU publishes salvage industry statistics for 2023
Key figures: • Gross revenue for ISU members – US$ 398 million (2022, US$ 241 million) • 184 services provided (2022, 149 services) • Lloyd’s Open Form (LOF) – 16 […]
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ISU pollution prevention survey shows environmental benefit of salvage industry
Members of the International Salvage Union (ISU) provided 173 services to vessels carrying 1.9 million tonnes of potentially polluting cargo and fuel during operations in 2023. It again
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New President for ISU
The Annual General Meeting of the International Salvage Union (ISU) was held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 12 October 2023. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr John Witte Jr. Donjon […]
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International Salvagge Union Annual Review 2023

ISU Annual Review 2023

This review contains information about the activities of the ISU and its members including the 2023 salvage industry financial and pollution prevention statistics.

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