Downrite Marine Towing

Emergency Response

What is Emergency Response?

Emergency response involves the immediate and coordinated reaction to maritime accidents, natural disasters, or other critical situations affecting vessels and marine environments. The primary goal is to save lives, protect property, and mitigate environmental damage. This requires rapid deployment of skilled personnel and specialized equipment to handle various emergencies effectively.

Services Offered

  1. Search and Rescue (SAR):
    • Rapid mobilization of rescue teams to locate and assist individuals in distress at sea.
    • Use of helicopters, rescue boats, and other specialized equipment.
  2. Firefighting and Damage Control:
    • Immediate response to onboard fires and structural damage.
    • Deployment of firefighting teams and equipment to control and extinguish fires.
  3. Medical Evacuation (MedEvac):
    • Providing emergency medical assistance and evacuation of injured personnel.
    • Coordination with medical facilities for further treatment.
  4. Pollution Response:
    • Containment and cleanup of oil spills and hazardous materials.
    • Deployment of booms, skimmers, and absorbent materials to minimize environmental impact.
  5. Salvage and Wreck Removal:
    • Rapid assessment and stabilization of damaged vessels.
    • Safe removal of sunken or stranded vessels to restore navigational safety.
  6. Towing and Refloating:
    • Emergency towing of disabled vessels to safe locations.
    • Refloating grounded or sunken vessels using pumps, air bags, and other equipment.
  7. Diving and Underwater Operations:
    • Underwater inspection, repair, and salvage operations.
    • Use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for deepwater tasks.

If you have a marine salvage or boat towing emergency day or night large or small Downrite is the company to call. We handle it all start to finish large or small. Your one stop shop to all things marine towing and salvage. From River tows to local dock to dock towing or open open ocean towing we have the proper asset for each complex marine salvage or towing evolution. We are always available even if that call is just for a second set of eyes to look over what you’re being charged.

(954) 587-0560 24/7

Emergency Response
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