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
May 16-17, 2012 in Long Beach, CA. The premier event for oil spill response, prevention and preparedness markets.
May 28 - June 1, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. Now in its 44th year, the International Tug, Salvage & OSV Convention returns to Spain in 2012 after an absence of 10 years, heading for one of the world's most beautiful and sought-after cities: Barcelona.
September 20-21, 2012 in Washington DC. Now in its eighth year, this executive conference and expo explores how the marine industry is complying with the latest environmental regulations, both on board and ashore.
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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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