ATS Boat Recovery

Marine Recovery & Salvage

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about boat recovery, refloating, removal, diving services, and working with insurance companies.

What should I do after my boat sinks?
First, make sure everyone is safe and contact the appropriate authorities if needed. Then contact ATS Boat Recovery with the vessel location, condition, and a description of what happened. Photographs of the situation can help us understand the recovery requirements.
Many submerged boats can be recovered, but it depends on the vessel size, water depth, condition, access, and water conditions. An underwater inspection may be needed before selecting the appropriate recovery method. We do not guarantee that every vessel can be recovered.

Recovery costs vary based on vessel size, condition, water depth, location, equipment required, and other factors. We provide available project information and estimates after reviewing your situation. We do not guarantee specific pricing without a review.

Helpful information includes the vessel location, boat type, make and model, approximate length, current condition, estimated water depth, date of incident, and photographs of the situation. Insurance details are also useful if you plan to file a claim.

Yes. We can provide photographs, estimates, invoices, vessel information, and available project documentation to help you communicate with your insurance provider. Insurance coverage and claim decisions are determined by your insurance company.

Insurance coverage and claim decisions are determined by the boat owner’s insurance provider. ATS Boat Recovery cannot guarantee that recovery, removal, salvage, diving, transportation, or disposal expenses will be covered.

We do not guarantee specific response times. Timing depends on location, conditions, equipment availability, and project scheduling. Contact us as soon as possible so we can review your situation and discuss next steps.

Deep water recovery may be possible depending on the vessel size, depth, condition, and available equipment. Each situation is reviewed individually. We do not guarantee that every deep-water vessel can be recovered.

Yes. Our professional diving services include underwater boat inspections, damage assessments, locating submerged boats or parts, and recovery preparation.

Many partially submerged boats can be refloated. We stabilize the vessel, remove water, add temporary flotation if needed, and perform a controlled lift. Feasibility depends on the vessel’s condition and the situation.

If a boat cannot be repaired or cannot safely return to service, ATS Boat Recovery provides removal and disposal services, including dismantling, transportation, and disposal options.

Yes. We provide removal and disposal services for damaged, unwanted, abandoned, and non-repairable boats. Removal and disposal requirements may vary based on location, vessel condition, ownership documentation, and local regulations.

ATS Boat Recovery is a USA-based company and reviews service requests based on vessel location, project requirements, access, and water conditions. Contact us to confirm service availability for your location.

Vessel size, vessel condition, water depth, location, weather, site access, currents, environmental concerns, and available equipment all influence the recovery method and approach.

Boat recovery can be hazardous and may involve environmental, safety, and equipment considerations. We recommend contacting a professional recovery service to review the situation before attempting any recovery on your own.

Still Have Questions?

Contact ATS Boat Recovery to discuss your situation and the available recovery options.

Need Help With a Sunken or Submerged Boat?

Tell us where the vessel is located and what happened. We will review the information and contact you to discuss the available recovery options.