KCC provides 24/7 emergency salvage response for vessel casualties, groundings, collisions, and flooding incidents in Hong Kong waters. When a vessel is in distress, time is critical — rapid assessment and intervention can mean the difference between a successful refloating and a total loss. KCC maintains a state of readiness to mobilise a commercial dive team, salvage equipment, and barge support within hours of a call-out.
On arrival at the casualty, KCC's dive supervisor conducts a rapid underwater assessment to determine the extent of flooding, hull damage, and immediate hazards. A salvage plan is developed on-site and agreed with the owner, insurer, and Hong Kong Marine Department before operations commence. KCC's divers then execute the plan — sealing hull openings, injecting compressed air, deploying lifting bags, or beginning wreck sectioning as the situation requires.
KCC works closely with the Hong Kong Marine Department, the Marine Accident Investigation Section (MAIS), and appointed P&I Club surveyors throughout the operation. All emergency response operations are conducted in compliance with IMCA D 045 and HSE Diving at Work Regulations 1997.
Marine casualties do not happen on a schedule. KCC's 24/7 emergency salvage response capability ensures that a professional, IMCA-compliant dive team can be on the water quickly — giving the owner and insurer the best possible chance of a successful outcome and minimising the environmental and financial consequences of a marine incident.
Vessel Refloating & Recovery
Assessment and execution of vessel refloating operations using compressed air, lifting bags, and pumping systems — diver-led from initial survey to safe berth.
Wreck Removal & Seabed Clearance
Full-scope wreck removal and seabed clearance — from initial diver survey through cutting, lifting, and final post-works inspection.
Cargo & Equipment Recovery
Diver-led recovery of cargo, equipment, and valuables from sunken vessels and marine incidents — from initial assessment through to surface handover.
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