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Emergency response

Call SMIT 24/7 at
+31 10 454 99 11
salvage@smit.com


Help us to help you.
Keep the following information at hand when you contact us in case of an emergency:
Initial info:
What? Where? When?

Type and cause of accident:
Fire – collision - grounding

Known damage:
What is the known damage? Where is it located?

Contact details:
Which contact details can we use at all times?

SMIT provides emergency response, salvage, wreck removal and environmental care services across the globe at a moment’s notice. We respond 24/7 from our four strategic Emergency Response centers in Rotterdam, Houston, Cape Town and Singapore.

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Emergency response

SMIT’s salvage teams are on call 24/7 from four strategic emergency response centers located in different time zones along the world’s main shipping routes.

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Wreck removal

SMIT’s vast experience includes many of the most complex wreck removal projects of the past decades. This, combined with the resources of Boskalis, means that we get jobs done safely and efficiently.

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Environmental care

Preventing or minimizing environmental harm has always been part of our salvage solutions and we take pride in our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Preparedness And Prevention

Preparedness and prevention

The Preparedness & Prevention Service contracts guarantee a 24/7 response if ships get into difficulty – SMIT can be anywhere in the world within 24 hours from its six strategic Emergency Response Centers in Rotterdam, Cape Town,
Houston, Singapore, Rio de Janeiro and Gujarat.

Our services

24/7 response. Salvage, wreck removal and environmental care is what we do.

Emergency Response
Wreck Removal
Environmental care
Preparedness and Prevention
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Our history

Our history – maritime heritage dating since 1842
In 1842 Fop Smit started providing vessels with a safe and reliable passage into the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The fleet gradually grew and upon Fop's death in 1866, SMIT operated six tugs. From these humble beginnings we have consistently built on and added to our knowledge and experience. In 2010, SMIT became part of Boskalis. Together, SMIT and Boskalis focus on servicing clients in the Ports and Energy market, optimizing our combined knowledge, strength and expertise.

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