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OPA 90

Emergency response

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+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?

Donjon-SMIT is a unique provider of emergency response services in US waters. Backed by nearly 200 years of experience, the Donjon-SMIT joint venture carries out marine salvage, lightering and firefighting services for compliance and response related to the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) requirements

Donjon-SMIT – our specialist for US waters

Donjon-SMIT is a joint venture between major US salvor Donjon and SMIT Salvage. Between them Donjon and SMIT have salvaged thousands of vessels of all types and sizes all over the world.

Donjon-SMIT is ready to assist owners and operators in their efforts to meet OPA 90 requirements by offering stand-by coverage for salvage, firefighting and lightering services.

These leading casualty responders provide, cost effective, round-the-clock nationwide compliance and response coverage. The company manages an extensive and strategically positioned emergency response network across the entire United States, from Guam to St. Thomas, from Florida to Alaska.

US government authorities have shown their confidence in Donjon and SMIT, evidenced by the award of numerous US Navy salvage contracts over the past 35 years and an unprecedented record of accomplishment in US salvage response. Donjon and SMIT have responded to countless high-profile cases and multiple maritime emergencies like the disasters created by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Ike.

In addition to its stand-by coverage, Donjon-SMIT can provide readiness drills for Vessel Response Plans, Damaged Stability Calculations, and other OPA 90 requirements such as contracting an Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) or setting up a Spill Response Team.

Donjon-SMIT - your OPA 90 specialist. Make sure you comply; we are happy to help.

US government authorities have shown their confidence in Donjon and SMIT, evidenced by the award of numerous US Navy salvage contracts over the past 35 years and an unprecedented record of accomplishment in US salvage response. Donjon and SMIT have responded to countless high-profile cases and multiple maritime emergencies like the disasters created by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Ike.

In addition to its stand-by coverage, Donjon-SMIT can provide readiness drills for Vessel Response Plans, Damaged Stability Calculations, and other OPA 90 requirements such as contracting an Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) or setting up a Spill Response Team etc.

For more detailed information about OPA 90 please look at the Donjon-SMIT website

We are happy to assist you.