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.
Protecting the environment and preventing disasters.
FACILITATING TRADE
Salvage operations help to keep goods moving and ports open.
Salvage operations help to keep goods moving and ports open.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Delivering complex major projects like removal of wrecks.
Delivering complex major projects like removal of wrecks.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Programme for Global Wreck & Salvage Forum 2026 now available
The programme for the Salvage & Wreck Forum 2026 is now available https://www.salvageandwreckforum.com/event/2026/programme It brings together operational, legal, insurance, government and environmental perspectives on the issues shaping the world of […]
ISU holds highly successful 72nd AGM in Tokyo
The International Salvage Union held its 72nd AGM in Tokyo jointly hosted by Fukada Salvage and Nippon Salvage. Some 30 ISU full members were represented by 80 delegates. The meeting […]
Registration now open for Global Salvage and Wreck Forum 2026
After welcoming more than 220 industry professionals to our inaugural event in 2025, we are delighted to bring the global salvage and wreck community together once again for what promises […]
A SELECTION OF IMAGES FROM OUR MEMBERS
China Rescue and Salvage – SANCHI firefighting
Tsavliris – Corinth Canal
Smit Salvage – South Sea casualty
Multraship / Ardent / Wagenborg – seals in the Pentland Firth
Five Oceans Salvage – casualty in Nigeria
Resolve Marine Group – Alaskan fishing boat
Tug Malta – water arch
Boluda – tall ship