24/7 Emergency Boat Recovery Service
Marine emergencies can happen at any time. A fire in a marina, a vessel damaged beyond repair in a storm, a boat that has been holed and is taking on water — these situations require a rapid, professional response to minimise further damage, prevent environmental contamination, and ensure public safety.
At Boat Recycling, our emergency boat recovery service is available around the clock, 365 days a year. Our experienced teams are stationed at strategic locations around the UK's coast and major inland waterways, enabling us to respond quickly to emergency situations anywhere in the country.
Emergency Situations We Handle
Our emergency boat recovery service covers a wide range of urgent situations, including fire-damaged and burnt-out vessels, storm-damaged boats requiring immediate removal, boats holed and partially or fully sunk, vessels that have broken free from their moorings and run aground, boats that present an immediate environmental risk due to leaking fuel or oil, and vessels involved in marine incidents requiring swift recovery for investigation or disposal.
Why Speed Matters
In marine emergencies, time is genuinely critical. A sinking vessel in a marina can contaminate the water with diesel, engine oil, and other pollutants within hours, potentially affecting large areas of waterway and causing serious harm to aquatic wildlife. A fire-damaged boat may continue to smoulder, releasing toxic fumes and chemicals into the environment. A boat that has run aground on a sandbank or reef may be lost entirely if not recovered within a tidal window.
Our rapid response capability means that we can often have a team on site within hours of your call, with the right equipment to begin containment and recovery operations immediately. We also liaise directly with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), harbour authorities, and the emergency services as required.
What Happens After Emergency Recovery
Once the immediate emergency has been managed and the vessel has been recovered, we will assess its condition and advise on the appropriate next steps. In most cases, a vessel that has been through a significant fire, storm, or sinking event will be beyond economic repair and will require full disposal. We can handle the entire disposal process, including removal of hazardous materials, breaking, recycling, and all associated documentation.
For genuine emergencies, please call immediately — our emergency line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.