Boat salvage and vessel recovery in San Antonio, TX

Boat salvage in San Antonio, TX

We know the waterways around San Antonio, TX better than most. Between the busy marina traffic, unpredictable Hill Country weather, and the unique challenges that come with Bexar County's lakes and reservoirs, a vessel in peril needs a crew that moves fast and knows what they're doing. Our marine salvage service covers all types of emergency response situations, from grounded runabouts to wrecked commercial boats at the dock. We work with residential and commercial clients across San Antonio and the surrounding region, and our salvage process is built to safely and efficiently recover vessels of any size.

We're a local company committed to protecting the environment during every vessel recovery we run. Whether your boat is grounded, damaged, or wrecked at a dock, we handle it, and we're familiar with insurance coverage for salvage too.

Types of salvage situations we handle

We offer a full range of recovery services designed for the unique challenges of Canyon Lake and the San Antonio River.

• Damaged vessel recovery — We deploy lift bags, pumps, and rigging to stabilize your boat fast and get it out safely. Speed matters here. We move fast to prevent a bad situation from becoming a total loss, and our salvage process starts the moment we're on scene.
• Grounded vessel assistance — Before we move anything, we run a full assessment to understand exactly what we're dealing with. A grounded vessel or wrecked vessel pulled wrong can mean serious hull damage. We refloat carefully, then coordinate safe transport so nothing gets worse in the process.
• Underwater operations — Our certified divers handle the work nobody else can see. Hull inspections, patching, rigging attachment — these are the types of salvage situations we handle that require real skill, especially in low-visibility water. They go in prepared and get it done right.
• Environmental containment and mitigation — The moment we arrive, we deploy containment booms to stop the spread of fuel and fluids. Managing hazardous materials responsibly isn't optional for us. Protecting Canyon Lake and local waterways is part of every job, and if you're working with insurance coverage for salvage, proper environmental containment documentation matters too.

Our salvage process and why it works

When you've got a vessel in peril, you need more than someone who shows up eventually. You need a crew that's done this before, knows what they're looking at, and doesn't flinch. Here's why we're the right call.

• We handle the tough jobs — Our certified divers and experienced crew work through submerged obstacles and accessibility issues that send other companies packing. Every type of salvage situation we handle gets our full effort, including the ones everyone else walks away from. We recover what others leave behind.
• 24/7 emergency readiness — Day or night, storm or calm, our team is on standby. The moment you call, we're moving. Our salvage process starts the second we pick up, not after a committee decides it's a good time to roll out.
• Asset protection and environmental responsibility — Our goal is twofold. We work to save your vessel's value by stopping further damage fast, and we protect San Antonio's waterways with immediate containment. Both matter equally in how we operate.
• Direct insurance support — We know insurance coverage for salvage can feel like a maze. That's why we provide clear, organized documentation to streamline your insurance claim, so you're dealing with less paperwork and less back-and-forth when you already have enough on your plate.