Professional Sunken Boat Removal in Los Angeles

Submerged vessels in Los Angeles, CA

At Captain Tom's, we know a sunken boat in Los Angeles doesn't wait for convenient timing. A submerged vessel in busy waterways like the Los Angeles Harbor becomes a navigational hazard and an environmental hazard fast, leaking fuel and blocking traffic in some of the most active waters in Southern California. We run full emergency response operations for sunken boat recovery across Los Angeles and surrounding areas, handling everything from yachts and catamarans to smaller recreational boats, day or night.

Our local underwater recovery team handles the most complex jobs at a dock, in a marina, or out in open water. When you call, our certified divers respond immediately.

Comprehensive boat removal services we offer

Our boat removal services include everything from pulling submerged vessels off the harbor floor to hauling away that junk boat sitting in your driveway. Here's what we handle:

• Sunken boat recovery — This is our core work. We use professional-grade lift bags, cranes, and rigging to raise submerged vessels safely, including yachts and catamarans, without making the hull damage worse in the process.
• Wreck removal and abandoned vessel cleanup — Storm-wrecked, derelict, or just long-forgotten, we manage the full job. Our team will dismantle what needs to come apart and haul away the rest, handling all the logistics so you don't have to.
• Junk boat removal and boat disposal service — Got an old sailboat or jet ski taking up space? We do junk boat removal on land and water. We'll haul it out, handle proper disposal, and make sure nothing gets left behind.
• Recycling and hazardous materials compliance — After every removal, we sort and recycle as much of the vessel as we can. All hazardous materials are handled in full compliance with environmental regulations, so you're covered from a legal standpoint too.

We also offer Emergency Services for vessels that are actively sinking or blocking navigation, and our team can assist with Insurance Claim Support throughout the Professional Removal process. If you have questions about what any of this involves, our Sunken Boat FAQ page covers the full Sunken Boat Removal Process start to finish.

Why professional removal matters here

Not every boat removal job is the same. When you're dealing with submerged vessels, tricky waterways, or a full wreck removal situation, you need a crew that's actually done it before. Here's why we're the right call for challenging recoveries:

• Expertise in difficult recoveries — Our experienced crew handles the jobs that stop general junk haulers cold. Sunken boat removal, complex rigging, underwater obstacles, emergency services at odd hours — we've worked through it all and know what professional removal actually looks like in the field.

• Specialized heavy-lifting equipment — We bring the right gear for the job. High-capacity cranes for yachts and catamarans, lift bags for delicate operations on submerged vessels, and everything in between. No improvising, no shortcuts.

• Full-service, start to finish — Captain Tom's is a direct service provider, not a broker passing your job to someone else. We manage the entire boat removal process, from the first assessment through junk boat removal, boat disposal, and final transport. You deal with one team, start to finish.

• Direct insurance and permitting support — We prepare professional documentation to support your insurance claim and help you sort out the permits required for wreck removal in Los Angeles. Less paperwork stress for you, faster resolution overall.