The American Salvage Association was created as an association of professional salvors in order to provide an identity and assist in professionalizing the United States marine salvage and firefighting response capability. By doing so, the ASA has helped to improve marine casualty response in North American coastal and inland waters. The ASA also educates government, industry and the general public about the role of the marine salvor in protecting life, the environment, and property from the consequences of the perils of water transportation. To achieve these goals the ASA promotes cooperation among its members to assure an effective, successful response in major incidents.

The ASA strives to ensure open communication and cooperation with regulatory authorities that result in prompt, effective response, meeting regularly with various federal and state agencies to exchange views on the improvement of salvage and firefighting response in North America. The ASA also interfaces with vessel owners and their underwriting interests as well as various public interest groups to facilitate a better understanding of all views and assure a successful and protective response when required in the future. Issues of safety, insurance, increased training, adequate salvage assets, and responder immunity are high on the ASA agenda. The ASA and its members are committed to working together in a cooperative manner. More about ASA...


News, Upcoming Conferences and Events


  • February 22 - 23, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. Attendees range from high level military officers from mainly the USCG, CCG and the USACE to all the major industry representatives and other key stakeholders.


  • March 6 - 8, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. This year's conference promises to be both educational and informative because of the high level of interest in issues relating to the inland waterways.


  • March 15, 2012 in Quebec City, Canada. Quebec Salvage Conference


Publications

ASA Publications:

Soundings
Salvage Update
Press Releases


Other Publications:

Marine Log
Marine News
Maritime Executive



Latest Press Release

February 13, 2012: Alexandria, VA - A member of the American Salvage Association (ASA) responded to a call on December 9 to salvage a 485-ton, 140-foot long stainless steel reactor vessel that rolled off a barge, landing into approximately 60 feet of water near Cherry Point, WA. The reactor is an integral piece in the manufacture of low sulfur diesel fuel. The reactor was filled with nitrogen to prevent corrosion during transportation from Korea where it was fabricated..... more



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