Salvage & Rescue

ACSM is internationally recognised in the field of deep-ocean Search and Rescue. We offer marine emergency response by deploying the latest technology of underwater sonars to search and locate marine wrecks and subsequent video inspection and/or recovery through the use of our
ROV systems.

We cooperate with public authorities, government agencies, as well as with private organisations for marine rescue operations up to 6000m water depth.

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The Wolf Jaw operation

Our experience performing deep-water salvage and rescue operations dates back to 2007, when ACSM personnel aboard B/S “Don Inda” managed the successful rescue operation of the fishing boat “Nuevo Pepita Aurora” wreckage, sunk near Algeciras. With the simultaneous deployment of two ROVs (Cherokee and Argus), our personnel performed the “Wolf Jaw” operation which allowed the recovery of the wreckage from 140 m depth and transportation to a shallow area to enable divers to access.

The Wolf Jaw operation

Our experience performing deep-water salvage and rescue operations dates back to 2007, when ACSM personnel aboard B/S “Don Inda” managed the successful rescue operation of the fishing boat “Nuevo Pepita Aurora” wreckage, sunk near Algeciras. With the simultaneous deployment of two ROVs (Cherokee and Argus), our personnel performed the “Wolf Jaw” operation which allowed the recovery of the wreckage from 140 m depth and transportation to a shallow area to enable divers to access.

On the November 24th, 2020, ACSM in cooperation with the Spanish Maritime Safety and Rescue Society, also known as SASEMAR or “Salvamento Marítimo”, have successfully recovered the wreckage of a light aircraft Piper PA-34 Seneca, which fell into the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of delta de l’Ebre, close to Tarragona in Spain, at a water depth of 113 metres.

Light aircraft wreckage recovery off Tarragona

On the November 24th, 2020, ACSM in cooperation with the Spanish Maritime Safety and Rescue Society, also known as SASEMAR or “Salvamento Marítimo”, have successfully recovered the wreckage of a light aircraft Piper PA-34 Seneca, which fell into the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of delta de l’Ebre, close to Tarragona in Spain, at a water depth of 113 metres.

A consolidated experience in marine Search and Rescue

Since that first operation, ACSM has participated in more than 15 search and recovery operations for public and private organisation, providing quick response and turnkey services for the location and recovery of wreckages, ROVs or other underwater vehicles, aircrafts, vessel apparel, oceanographic instrumentation, archaeology sites, etc.

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Turning complex subsea challenges into safe and efficient operations

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