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When Every Minute Matters

A vessel emergency can happen when you least expect it. Whether your boat has sunk at the dock, run aground on a sandbar, struck rocks or a pier, or is actively taking on water, Shoreline Management & Docks has the experience, equipment, and personnel to respond quickly and safely.

Emergency Marine Response

Marine emergencies require more than just a tow boat. They require planning, experience, and the right equipment. Our team is equipped to respond to a wide range of emergency situations, including:

  • Sunken boats

  • Sinking vessels

  • Grounded boats and sandbar recoveries

  • Vessel recoveries from rocks, docks, seawalls, and piers

  • Sunken docks and floating structures

  • Storm damage recovery

  • Underwater inspections

  • Marine salvage operations

  • Boat lift and dock recovery

Whether you're dealing with a recreational boat, pontoon, center console, work boat, or commercial vessel, we're prepared to help.

Equipped for the Job

Successful marine recovery depends on having the right equipment and experienced personnel.

Our capabilities include:

  • Experienced commercial divers

  • Marine recovery airbags

  • Crane-assisted recoveries

  • Heavy lifting equipment

  • Work barges

  • Professional rigging equipment

  • Underwater inspection equipment

  • Experienced marine construction and recovery crews

Every recovery is different, and our team develops a safe, effective plan based on the conditions of the incident.

A boat is partially submerged at a dock, with some damage evident to the structure and the boat. The dock and surrounding area have plants, a flag, and a building in the background.
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A small boat is partially submerged in murky green water next to a wooden dock. A person is standing on the dock, and a tarp covers part of the boat.
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A small boat docked at a wooden pier with a person holding a fish on the dock. The boat contains an outboard motor, a small enclosed cockpit, and various equipment. Green hoses are connected to the boat, and the water is murky.