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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?

Part of Boskalis, a leading dredging and offshore contractor and maritime services provider, SMIT provides a full range of salvage services across the globe. SMIT serves its customers when their ships are in their most vulnerable moments and when they are going about their daily business. Wherever vessels are in the world and whatever they are doing, we always serve them safely, quickly and efficiently.

Salvage – synonymous with SMIT

SMIT Salvage is synonymous with total commitment in the challenging field of sustainable marine emergency response and wreck removal. Whether it concerns a distressed Bulk carrier, Container vessel, Tanker, Offshore structure or otherwise, SMIT has the experience and in-house knowledge to deal with any type of vessel anywhere. This knowledge is based on the accumulation of experience since 1842, the year the company was founded. SMIT Salvage keeps its dedicated highly trained salvage professionals and specialized salvage equipment in a state of round-the-clock readiness to respond instantly to incidents anywhere in the world.

Over the years SMIT Salvage has also effectively realized a wide variety of demanding wreck removal projects. We have learned to manage complexity, mitigate risks and simplify execution to achieve optimal and reliable solutions. You can rely upon the commitment of a wide range of specialists available globally as SMIT is part of Royal Boskalis, a leading global marine service provider. Being part of this company allows us to run multiple and/or complicated projects simultaneously and provides in-house expertise in a wide range of marine disciplines.

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Our history

Our history – maritime heritage 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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Company profile Boskalis

We offer the widest range of expert dredging, offshore transport and installation solutions, as well as maritime services, including towage and salvage, in our industry. As a result we can provide innovative, one-stop solutions to meet every challenge.

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Terminal services

Smit Lamnalco offers a full range of services for the operation and management of onshore and offshore terminals. Berthing and unberthing of tankers at oil and LNG terminals is the core activity.

In addition, Smit Lamnalco provides support services such as pilotage, firefighting, and the coupling and uncoupling of terminal connections.

Read more on the Smit Lamnalco website

Salvage solutions